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Santy Family History

Santy Surname Meaning

French (Nord): probably an ironic nickname derived from Latin sanctus ‘saint’. Americanized form of Italian Santi.

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


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Where is the Santy family from?

You can see how Santy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Santy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Santy families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Santy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Santy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santy 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 Santy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Santy. 80% of Santy 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
    80%
  • Private Means
    20%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Santy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santy 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 574 immigration records available for the last name Santy. 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 814 military records available for the last name Santy. For the veterans among your Santy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santy lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Santy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Santy in 1947 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Santy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Santy 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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