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Saints Family History

Saints 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: Saint, Raines, Santos, Mains, Gaines, Baines, Dainty, Sante, Sant

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Where is the Saints family from?

You can see how Saints families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saints family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Saints families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Saints families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Saints's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Saints families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saints 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 Saints ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Saints. 100% of Saints women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Saints. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saints 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Saints. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Saints. For the veterans among your Saints ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saints lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Saints life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Saints in 1962 was 85, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saints 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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