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Sardinha Family History

Sardinha Surname Meaning

Portuguese: from sardinha ‘sardine’ a metonymic occupational name for a sardine seller or possibly a nickname.

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


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You can see how Sardinha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sardinha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Sardinha families living in Hawaii. This was about 43% of all the recorded Sardinha's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Sardinha families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Sardinha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sardinha 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 904 immigration records available for the last name Sardinha. 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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There are 222 military records available for the last name Sardinha. For the veterans among your Sardinha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sardinha lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sardinha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sardinha in 1962 was 37, and 81 in 2004.

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