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Sangford Family History

Sangford Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Langford, Sandford, Sanford, Hansford, Stanford, Hanford, Samford

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Where is the Sangford family from?

You can see how Sangford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sangford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sangford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sangford families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sangford's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sangford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sangford 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 Sangford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sangford. 42% of Sangford men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sangford women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sangford were Manager and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Sangford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 837 census records available for the last name Sangford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sangford 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Sangford. 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 40 military records available for the last name Sangford. For the veterans among your Sangford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sangford lifespan?

Average Sangford life expectancy in 1968 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sangford 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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