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Sointu Family History

Sointu 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: Saint, Situ, Points, Soine, Scinto, Scinta, Point, Swint, Song, Son

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Where is the Sointu family from?

You can see how Sointu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sointu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sointu family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sointu's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Sointu families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Sointu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sointu 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 Sointu. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sointu. For the veterans among your Sointu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sointu lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Sointu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sointu in 1976 was 89, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sointu 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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