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Saunt Family History

Saunt Surname Meaning

see Saint.

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


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Where is the Saunt family from?

You can see how Saunt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saunt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Saunt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Saunt families living in Leicestershire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Saunt's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Saunt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saunt 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 Saunt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Saunt. 100% of Saunt men worked as a Painter decorator and 80% of Saunt 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Painter decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Silk Weaver
    5%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%

What Saunt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Saunt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saunt 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Saunt. 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 278 military records available for the last name Saunt. For the veterans among your Saunt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saunt lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1980, in the United States, Saunt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Saunt in 1975 was 70, and 88 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saunt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saunt 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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