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Sandwell Family History

Sandwell Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of various places called Sandwell for example Sandwell in Staffordshire or Sandwell in Harberton (Devon).

The places are named with Old English sand ‘sand’ + wella ‘well spring stream’.

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


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Where is the Sandwell family from?

You can see how Sandwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sandwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 98 Sandwell families living in Kent. This was about 30% of all the recorded Sandwell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sandwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandwell 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 Sandwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sandwell. 43% of Sandwell men worked as a Plumber and 75% of Sandwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sandwell were Market Gardener and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plumber
    43%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    29%
  • Market Gardener
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sandwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandwell 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 907 immigration records available for the last name Sandwell. 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 402 military records available for the last name Sandwell. For the veterans among your Sandwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandwell lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Sandwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sandwell in 1949 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandwell 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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