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Santens Family History

Santens 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: Santos, Salters, Sanden, Sante, Dantes, Sanes, Santer, Antes, Santana

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Where is the Santens family from?

You can see how Santens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Santens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Santens family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Santens's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Santens families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Santens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santens 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Santens. 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 45 military records available for the last name Santens. For the veterans among your Santens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Santens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Santens in 1968 was 78, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Santens 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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