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Santer Family History

Santer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): probably from a short form of the personal name Alexander. Compare Sander.

English: variant of Senter.

English (Kent): of Norman origin a nickname from Old French sanz terre ‘without land’.

French (Nord): variant of Santerre.

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


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Where is the Santer family from?

You can see how Santer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Santer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 116 Santer families living in Kent. This was about 37% of all the recorded Santer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Santer families in 1891.
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What did your Santer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Santer. 17% of Santer men worked as a Hairdresser and 83% of Santer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Santer were Labourer Demolition and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hairdresser
    17%
  • Carpenter joiner
    17%
  • Lorry Driver
    12%
  • Labourer Demolition
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Service
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Santer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Santer. 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 Santer. For the veterans among your Santer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Santer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Santer in 1962 was 52, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Santer 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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