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Sants Family History

Sants Surname Meaning

see Saints.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sants family from?

You can see how Sants families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sants family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sants families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Sants families living in Somerset. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sants's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Sants families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sants 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 Sants ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sants. 48% of Sants men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Sants women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sants were Farming and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Machine Operator
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Waitress
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sants. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sants 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Sants. 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 309 military records available for the last name Sants. For the veterans among your Sants ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sants lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Sants life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sants in 1986 was 83, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sants

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sants 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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