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Sandvik Family History

Sandvik Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Sandvig. Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements sand ‘sand’ + vik ‘bay’ ‘inlet’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sandvik family from?

You can see how Sandvik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandvik family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sandvik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sandvik family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Sandvik's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Sandvik families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandvik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sandvik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sandvik. 30% of Sandvik men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Sandvik women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sandvik were Fisherman and Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Fisherman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • House Work
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Sandvik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sandvik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandvik census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sandvik. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 475 military records available for the last name Sandvik. For the veterans among your Sandvik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandvik lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sandvik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sandvik in 1957 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sandvik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandvik ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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