Sanderstead Genealogical Records

Sanderstead Birth & Baptism Records

England & Wales Birth Index (1837-2006)

An index to births registered throughout England & Wales. Provides a reference to order copies of birth certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

Sanderstead Baptism Records (1813-1844)

Baptisms records for children living in and around Sanderstead, detail the names of their parents - their occupations and residence from 1813 to 1844.

All Saints, Sanderstead Baptism Records (1813-1900)

Baptism registers record the baptism of those born in and around All Saints, Sanderstead and were subsequently baptised in an Anglican place of worship. They are the primary source of birth details before 1837, though are useful to the present.

All Saints, Sanderstead Baptism Records (1800-1802)

Baptism registers record the baptism of those born in and around All Saints, Sanderstead and were subsequently baptised in an Anglican place of worship. They are the primary source of birth details before 1837, though are useful to the present. Records can include name of child, parents' names, residence, occupations and more.

All Saints, Sanderstead Baptism Records (1564-1812)

Baptism registers are the primary source for birth documentation before 1837, though are relevant to the present. They record the date a child was baptised, their parents' names and more.

Sanderstead Marriage & Divorce Records

England & Wales Marriage Index (1837-2008)

An index to marriages registered throughout England & Wales. This is the only national marriage index that allows you to search by both spouse's names. Provides a reference to order copies of marriage certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

St Mary, Sanderstead Marriage Records (1926-1936)

Name index linked to original images of the marriage registers of St Mary, Sanderstead. Records document marriages from 1926 to 1936.

All Saints, Sanderstead Marriage Records (1813-1937)

Marriage registers are the primary source for marital documentation before 1837, though are relevant to the present. They typically record marital status and residence. Details may also be given on a party's parents, age and parish of origin.

Sanderstead Marriage Records (1806-1876)

Details on those who married at Sanderstead between 1806 and 1876. Information given may include parents' names, ages, marital status, abode and more.

Sanderstead Marriage Records (1800-1842)

Name index linked to original images of the marriage registers of Sanderstead. Records document marriages from 1800 to 1842.

Sanderstead Death & Burial Records

England & Wales Death Index (1837-2006)

An index to deaths registered throughout England & Wales. Provides a reference to order copies of death certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

Sanderstead Burial Records (1813-1844)

Burial records for people buried at Sanderstead, detail the deceased's name, residence and age from 1813 to 1844.

All Saints, Sanderstead Burial Records (1813-1959)

Burial registers record burials that occurred at All Saints, Sanderstead. They are the primary source documenting deaths before 1837, though are useful to the present.

All Saints, Sanderstead Burial Records (1800-1802)

Burial records for people buried at All Saints, Sanderstead, detail the deceased's name, residence and age from 1800 to 1802.

All Saints, Sanderstead Burial Records (1564-1812)

Burial records for people buried at All Saints, Sanderstead, detail the deceased's name, residence and age from 1564 to 1812. Some records may contain the names of relations, cause of death and more.

Sanderstead Census & Population Lists

1939 Register (1939)

An index to and digital images of records that detail 40 million civilians in England and Wales. Records list name, date of birth, address, marital status, occupation and details of trade or profession.

England, Wales, IoM & Channel Islands 1911 Census (1911)

The 1911 census provides details on an individual's age, residence, place of birth, relations and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows searches on for multiple metrics including occupation and residence.

Surrey Land Tax Records (1780-1832)

An index to almost 2 million names, connected to digital images of registers recording land ownership and occupation. They list the names of owners and occupiers, details of tax assessments and sometimes a description of the property.

Surrey Hearth Tax (1664)

A transcription of records naming those who had taxes levied against them for the privilege of owning a hearth.

Jury-Qualified Freeholders & Copyholders in Surrey (1696-1824)

Lists containing over 200,000 names of men who were eligible to serve as jurors based on land possession. Digital images of the records may provide details on residence and occupation; names can be searched by an index.

Newspapers Covering Sanderstead

South London Press (1867)

A local paper including news from the London area, legal & governmental proceedings, family announcements, business notices, advertisements and more.

Shoreditch Observer (1857-1867)

A local paper including news from the Shoreditch area, legal & governmental proceedings, family announcements, business notices, advertisements and more.

London Standard (1827-1900)

Original images of a local newspaper, searchable via a full text index. Includes news from the London area, business notices, obituaries, family announcements and more.

Surrey Mirror (1880-1950)

A regional paper including news from the Surrey area, legal & governmental proceedings, family announcements, business notices, advertisements and more.

The Surrey Comet, and General Advertiser (1879)

An affluent newspaper containing civil and legal notices, local news, obituaries, family announcements etc.

Sanderstead Wills & Probate Records

England & Wales National Probate Calendar (1858-1966)

Searchable index and original images of over 12.5 million probates and administrations granted by civil registries. Entries usually include the testator's name, date of death, date of probate and registry. Names of relations may be given.

Surrey Peculiars Probate Index (1660-1751)

An index of wills proved by the Deanery of Croydon, including the name of the testor, occupation, residence, year of probate, type of document and document reference.

Archdeaconry Court of Surrey Wills & Probate (1660-1858)

A searchable index connected to images surviving wills and probate documents for the Archdeaconry Court of Surrey. These records can help trace families back to the 17th century.

Surrey+ Will Transcripts (1540-1858)

Transcripts of wills, predominately from Surrey, but also other counties in the south east. Names of 10,000s of people occurring in these wills have been indexed.

Bishop's Commissary of Winchester Wills & Probate (1507-1858)

A searchable index connected to images surviving wills and probate documents for the Commissary Court of Bishop of Winchester. These records can help trace families back to the late 15th century.

Sanderstead Immigration & Travel Records

Passenger Lists Leaving UK (1890-1960)

A name index connected to original images of passenger lists recording people travelling from Britain to destinations outside Europe. Records may detail a passenger's age or date of birth, residence, occupation, destination and more.

UK Incoming Passenger Lists (1878-1960)

A full index of passenger lists for vessels arriving in the UK linked to original images. Does not include lists from vessels sailing from European ports. Early entries can be brief, but later entries may include dates of births, occupations, home addresses and more. Useful for documenting immigration.

Victoria Assisted & Unassisted Passenger Lists (1839-1923)

An index to and images of documents recording over 1.65 million passengers who arrived in Victoria, Australia, including passengers whose voyage was paid for by others.

Alien Arrivals in England (1810-1869)

Details on over 600,000 non-British citizens arriving in England. Often includes age and professions. Useful for discerning the origin of immigrants.

17th Century British Emigrants to the U.S. (1600-1700)

Details on thousands of 17th century British immigrants to the U.S., detailing their origins and nature of their immigration.

Sanderstead Military Records

Surrey Recruitment Registers (1908-1933)

Transcriptions of 85,000 attestation documents for men who signed up for military service in Surrey. Records contain details on a conscripts age, place of birth, occupation, physical description and more.

Surrey WWI Memorials (1914-1918)

A list of names found on World War One monuments in Surrey, with some service details.

Surrey WWII Memorials (1914-1918)

A list of names found on World War Two monuments in Surrey, with some service details.

Prisoners of War of British Army (1939-1945)

A searchable list of over 100,000 British Army POWs. Records contains details on the captured, their military career and where they were held prisoner.

British Prisoners of World War II (1939-1945)

Details on around 165,000 men serving in the British Army, Navy and Air Force who were held as prisoners during WWII.

Surrey Electoral Registers (1832-1945)

An index to and images of registers that list the name, address and voting qualification of those registered to vote. Contains around 14.5 million entries.

Surrey Calendar of Prisoners (1848-1902)

An index to and images of calendars of prisoners presented before Quarter Sessions and Assize. They may list name, age, occupation, name of accuser, crime accused, trial date, warrant date verdict, sentence and more.

Surrey Quarter Sessions (1780-1820)

An index to 10,000s of names linked to summaries of legal proceedings relating to crimes, licencing, local administration and more.

Jury-Qualified Freeholders & Copyholders in Surrey (1696-1824)

Lists containing over 200,000 names of men who were eligible to serve as jurors based on land possession. Digital images of the records may provide details on residence and occupation; names can be searched by an index.

Surrey Licensed Victuallers (1785-1903)

Digital images, searchable by a name index, of registers recording public houses that were licenced to operate.

Sanderstead Taxation Records

Surrey Land Tax Records (1780-1832)

An index to almost 2 million names, connected to digital images of registers recording land ownership and occupation. They list the names of owners and occupiers, details of tax assessments and sometimes a description of the property.

Surrey Hearth Tax (1664)

A transcription of records naming those who had taxes levied against them for the privilege of owning a hearth.

Income Tax Payments (1799-1802)

The details of income taxes paid by several thousand individuals and institutions in Surrey and Middlesex.

Tithe Apportionments (1836-1856)

An index to 11,000,000 parcels of land and property, connected to digital images of registers that record their owner, occupier, description, agricultural use, size and rateable value.

Land Tax Redemption (1798-1811)

This vital collection details almost 1.2 million properties eligible for land tax. Records include the name of the landowner, occupier, amount assessed and sometimes the name and/or description of the property. It is a useful starting point for locating relevant estate records and establishing the succession of tenancies and freehold. Most records cover 1798, but some extend up to 1811.

Sanderstead Land & Property Records

Surrey Land Tax Records (1780-1832)

An index to almost 2 million names, connected to digital images of registers recording land ownership and occupation. They list the names of owners and occupiers, details of tax assessments and sometimes a description of the property.

Jury-Qualified Freeholders & Copyholders in Surrey (1696-1824)

Lists containing over 200,000 names of men who were eligible to serve as jurors based on land possession. Digital images of the records may provide details on residence and occupation; names can be searched by an index.

Tithe Apportionments (1836-1856)

An index to 11,000,000 parcels of land and property, connected to digital images of registers that record their owner, occupier, description, agricultural use, size and rateable value.

Land Tax Redemption (1798-1811)

This vital collection details almost 1.2 million properties eligible for land tax. Records include the name of the landowner, occupier, amount assessed and sometimes the name and/or description of the property. It is a useful starting point for locating relevant estate records and establishing the succession of tenancies and freehold. Most records cover 1798, but some extend up to 1811.

UK Poll Books and Electoral Rolls (1538-1893)

Poll books record the names of voters and the direction of their vote. Until 1872 only landholders could vote, so not everyone will be listed. Useful for discerning an ancestor's political leanings and landholdings. The collection is supplemented with other records relating to the vote.

Sanderstead Directories & Gazetteers

Kelly's Directory of Surrey (1918)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key contemporary and historical facts. Each place has a list of residents and businesses. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions.

Kelly's Directory of Surrey (1913)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key historical and contemporary facts. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions. Also contains a list of residents and businesses for each place.

Kelly's Directory of Surrey (1911)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key historical and contemporary facts. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions. Also contains a list of residents and businesses for each place.

Kelly's Directory of Surrey (1891)

An exhaustive gazetteer, containing details of settlement's history, governance, churches, postal services, public institutions and more. Also contains lists of residents with their occupation and address.

Post Office Directory of Surrey (1878)

Place-by-place listings of private and commercial residents, supplemented with descriptions of the settlement.

Sanderstead Cemeteries

Surrey Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of Surrey's most illustrious church monuments, often featuring effigies, medieval inscriptions and heraldic devices.

Deceased Online (1629-Present)

Images of millions of pages from cemetery and crematoria registers, photographs of memorials, cemetery plans and more. Records can be search by a name index.

Billion Graves (1200-Present)

Photographs and transcriptions of millions of gravestones from cemeteries around the world.

Mausolea and Monuments (1500-Present)

Profiles of several hundred mausolea found in the British Isles.

Maritime Memorials (1588-1950)

Several thousand transcribed memorials remembering those connected with the nautical occupations.

Sanderstead Obituaries

iAnnounce Obituaries (2006-Present)

The UKs largest repository of obituaries, containing millions of searchable notices.

United Kingdom and Ireland Obituary Collection (1882-Present)

A growing collection currently containing over 425,000 abstracts of obituaries with reference to the location of the full obituary.

Quakers Annual Monitor (1847-1848)

A collection of 364 obituaries of Quakers from the British Isles. The volume was published in 1849 and includes obituaries of those who died in late 1847 through 1848.

Musgrave's Obituaries (1421-1800)

This transcribed and searchable work by Sir William Musgrave contains 10,000s of brief obituaries. The work is a reference point for other works containing information on an individual.

British Medical Journal (1849-Present)

A text index and digital images of all editions of a journal containing medical articles and obituaries of medical practitioners.

Sanderstead Histories & Books

Surrey Archaeological Collections (1858-2011)

A journal containing several thousand articles on all manner of structures and antiquities in the county.

Victoria County History: Surrey (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

A Topographical History of Surrey (0-1850)

A sprawling historical work, describing the county and its settlements. It contains around 1.2 million words across five volumes.

The County Churches of Surrey (1910)

A dictionary of churches in the county, with particular attention paid to architecture.

Ideal Homes (900-2000)

Histories of south-east London suburbs, supplemented with maps and photographs.

Sanderstead School & Education Records

St Saviour's Grammar School Admissions (1690-1895)

Details of 3,600 students of a grammar school in Southwark, Surrey; now part of London. Entries include name, year of birth, birth order, date of admission, parents' names, address and a reference to original records.

National School Admission & Log Books (1870-1914)

A name index connected to digital images of registers recording millions of children educated in schools operated by the National Society for Promoting Religious Education. Records contain a variety of information including genealogical details, education history, illnesses, exam result, fathers occupation and more.

Teacher's Registration Council Registers (1870-1948)

A name index linked to original images of registers recording the education and careers of teachers in England & Wales.

Oxford University Alumni (1500-1886)

A name index linked to original images of short biographies for over 120,000 Oxford University students. This is a particularly useful source for tracing the ancestry of the landed gentry.

Cambridge University Alumni (1261-1900)

A transcript of a vast scholarly work briefly chronicling the heritage, education and careers of over 150,000 Cambridge University students. This is a particularly useful source for tracing the ancestry of the landed gentry.

Sanderstead Occupation & Business Records

Surrey Licensed Victuallers (1785-1903)

Digital images, searchable by a name index, of registers recording public houses that were licenced to operate.

Surrey & London Livery Company Oath Rolls (1695-1696)

A list containing the names of almost 33,000 tradesmen who swore an oath to King William, of Orange.

South England Mines Index (1896)

Profiles of coal and metal mines in the south of England.

Lost Pubs of Surrey (1750-Present)

Short histories of former public houses, with photographs and lists of owners or operators.

British Trade Union Membership Registers (1870-1999)

An index to and images of registers recording over 3.7 million trade union members.

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering Sanderstead

Victoria County History: Surrey (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

Pedigrees of Surrey Families (1066-1837)

Hand-draw genealogical charts covering Surrey's gentry. Includes descriptions of coats of arms.

British & Irish Royal & Noble Genealogies (491-1603)

Extensive and impeccably sourced genealogies for British, Irish & Manx royalty and nobility. Scroll down to 'British Isles' for relevant sections.

FamilySearch Community Trees (6000 BC-Present)

A searchable database of linked genealogies compiled from thousands of reputable and not-so-reputable sources. Contains many details on European gentry & nobility, but covers many countries outside Europe and people from all walks of life.

Debrett's Peerage (1923)

A searchable book, listing pedigrees of titled families and biographies of their members.

Sanderstead Royalty, Nobility & Heraldry Records

Victoria County History: Surrey (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

Pedigrees of Surrey Families (1066-1837)

Hand-draw genealogical charts covering Surrey's gentry. Includes descriptions of coats of arms.

The Visitation of Surrey: 1662-68 (1000-1668)

Pedigrees compiled from a mid 17th century heraldic visitation of Surrey. This work records the lineage, descendants and marriages of families who had a right to bear a coat of arms.

Surrey Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of Surrey's most illustrious church monuments, often featuring effigies, medieval inscriptions and heraldic devices.

British & Irish Royal & Noble Genealogies (491-1603)

Extensive and impeccably sourced genealogies for British, Irish & Manx royalty and nobility. Scroll down to 'British Isles' for relevant sections.

Sanderstead Church Records

Sanderstead Parish Registers (1564-1812)

The primary source of documentation for baptisms, marriages and burials before 1837, though useful to the present also.

Sanderstead Parish Registers (1564-1813)

Prior to civil registration in 1837, the parish registers of Sanderstead are the most common place to turn for details on births, marriages and deaths.

Surrey Parish Register Index with Images (1538-1812)

An index connected to original images of over 100 early Surrey parish registers. Also includes over 100 registers from Middlesex, Essex and Kent.

Surrey Parish Registers (1533-1812)

The parish registers of Surrey are the primary source for birth, marriage and death details before civil registration (1837). A full index to names with original images of the registers are available between 1533 and 1812. Parish registers can assist tracing a family as far back as 1533.

The County Churches of Surrey (1910)

A dictionary of churches in the county, with particular attention paid to architecture.

Biographical Directories Covering Sanderstead

Debrett's Peerage (1923)

A searchable book, listing pedigrees of titled families and biographies of their members.

Dod's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage of Britian (1902)

A book containing genealogies and biographies of Britain's titled families.

Dod's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage of Britian (1885)

A book containing genealogies and biographies of Britain's titled families.

Crockford's Clerical Directories (1868-1914)

Brief biographies of Anglican clergy in the UK.

The Concise Dictionary of National Biography (1654-1930)

A directory containing lengthy biographies of noted British figures. The work took over two decades to compile. Biographies can be searched by name and are linked to images of the original publication.

Sanderstead Maps

Maps of London & The Vicinity (1940)

Detailed maps of London and 125 other places in the vicinity.

James Wyld's Map of London and Environs (1872)

A map charting London and 25 miles round.

Surrey Ordnance Survey Maps (2011-Present)

Extremely detailed maps, charting features from roads to drains. Includes property boundaries.

Trigonometrical Map of Surrey (1874)

A map plotting settlements, roads, railways and parks.

Surrey Parish Map (1837)

A map delineating the boundaries of the counties parishes, areas designated by the church of England.

Sanderstead Reference Works

England Research Guide (1538-Present)

A beginner’s guide to researching ancestry in England.

Parish Register Abstract (1538-1812)

Compiled in 1831, this book details the coverage and condition of parish registers in England & Wales.

Building History Research Guide (1066-Present)

A comprehensive guide to researching the history of buildings in the British Isles.

Surname Origins (1790-1911)

A service that provides advanced and custom surname maps for the British Isles and the US.

British Family Mottoes (1189-Present)

A dictionary of around 9,000 mottoes for British families who had right to bear arms.

Historical Description

SANDERSTEAD is a parish and village, 3 miles south from Croydon, 2 miles east-by-south from Purley station on the South Eastern railway, 1 ¼ from Sanderstead station and 13 from London, in the North Eastern division of the county, Wallington hundred, Croydon petty sessional division, union and county court district, rural deanery of Beddington, archdeaconry of Kingston-on-Thames and diocese of Rochester. The church of All Saints is a small edifice of flint and stone, in the Early English style, consisting of chancel, nave of three bays, aisles, south porch and a western tower, with spire, containing a clock and 2 bells: it was restored in 1846 and has 200 sittings. The register dates from the year 1560. The living is a rectory, average yearly value from tithe rent-charge £364, net £250, with residence and 18 acres of glebe, in the gift of Captain Frank Wigsell Arkwright, and held since 1881 by the Rev. James Stephen Hodson D.D. of Merton College, Oxford, F.R.S.E. The poor have £1 15s. 6d. yearly from a charity left by Henry Smith, of Wandsworth, and alderman of London (died January 30, 1628), by will dated April 24, 1627, for bread, and £5 in money from Mellish’s charity: there is also a bequest of £30 for coal and clothing left by John Henry Smith by will in 1887. At Purley Bury, one mile north-west, John Horne Tooke M.P. resided, and wrote his “Diversions of Purley,” a philological work, in the form of dialogues with Sir Francis Burdett. Captain Frank Wigsell Arkwright is lord of the manor and principal landowner. The soil is gravel and sand; subsoil, chalk. The area is 2,241 acres; rateable value, £9,366; the population in 1881 was 382; 1886, 264.

Board School (mixed), built in 1875, for 75 children; average attendance, 65.

Kelly's Directory of Surrey (1891)

Most Common Surnames in Sanderstead

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Wallington Hundred
1Leppard151:2611.54%1,588
2Wood131:290.27%11
3Wheatland111:3525.00%4,203
4Heritage101:3812.20%2,450
5Hunt91:430.34%46
5Bex91:4315.79%3,348
5Pressey91:4350.00%8,554
8Frost81:480.63%131
8Tong81:4821.05%4,735
8Gatland81:485.97%1,552
8Mildenhall81:4850.00%9,272
8Adran81:48100.00%15,757
13Hunter71:551.16%342
13McKay71:552.12%645
13Chivers71:555.11%1,528
13Beeson71:5512.28%3,348
13Cowdrey71:5512.50%3,409
13Skeat71:5558.33%11,502
19Baker61:640.12%9
19Andrews61:640.29%73
19Sullivan61:640.37%98
19Newell61:641.68%596
19Penn61:642.82%994
19Bowerman61:648.57%2,813
19Dulake61:6410.00%3,213
19Liner61:64100.00%19,994
27Powell51:770.24%74
27Graham51:770.79%323
27Seymour51:770.98%407
27Ware51:770.92%381
27Horsley51:773.18%1,338
27Soper51:772.34%988
27Broadbridge51:777.58%2,945
27Conhey51:77100.00%23,071
35Jones41:960.05%3
35Porter41:960.39%180
35Hale41:960.58%280
35Standen41:962.67%1,400
35Killick41:960.75%391
35Randolph41:9621.05%8,212
35Braisin41:96100.00%26,895
42Smith31:1280.01%1
42Cook31:1280.09%27
42Chambers31:1280.39%252
42Jennings31:1280.37%237
42Simmons31:1280.23%124
42Weston31:1280.34%214
42Morley31:1280.37%232
42Bowers31:1281.12%794
42Snow31:1281.05%744
42Blackman31:1280.51%347
42Snelling31:1280.49%330
42Downham31:1284.29%2,813
42Trollope31:1285.77%3,639
42Burnes31:12817.65%8,888
56Taylor21:1920.03%4
56King21:1920.04%8
56Matthews21:1920.13%104
56Cross21:1920.21%199
56Chandler21:1920.13%102
56Gale21:1920.27%261
56Groves21:1920.35%357
56Bone21:1920.45%477
56Hook21:1920.37%383
56Coker21:1921.14%1,198
56Botting21:1920.94%994
56Barfoot21:1923.64%3,475
56Roffey21:1920.55%594
56Baggs21:1925.88%5,213
56Saker21:1921.75%1,814
56Frosel21:192100.00%36,014
56Herad21:19266.67%31,466
73Young11:3830.03%33
73Allen11:3830.03%35
73Ellis11:3830.04%54
73Day11:3830.05%70
73Saunders11:3830.04%56
73Bishop11:3830.07%113
73Parsons11:3830.05%82
73Wallace11:3830.16%311
73Francis11:3830.08%143
73Fowler11:3830.11%204
73Blake11:3830.08%127
73Reeves11:3830.10%176
73Potts11:3830.43%911
73Eaton11:3830.25%532
73Hills11:3830.12%217
73Bannister11:3830.59%1,244
73Wilcock11:3832.04%3,806
73Clifton11:3830.37%801
73Challis11:3830.89%1,856
73Charman11:3830.15%299
73Cunnington11:3832.70%4,841
73Moy11:3834.00%6,646
73Moat11:3833.85%6,449
73Hersey11:3830.60%1,271
73Mannering11:3832.00%3,744
73Coppen11:3835.88%8,888
73Milman11:3837.69%10,856
73Hewell11:3836.25%9,272
73Ferminger11:383100.00%42,452
73Gunnow11:38350.00%36,014
73Dulick11:383100.00%42,452