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Santali Family History

Santali 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: Santoli, Rantala, Tantalo, Sandall, Sanzari, Sandal, Santa, Santi

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Where is the Santali family from?

You can see how Santali families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santali family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Santali family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Santali's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Santali families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santali surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Santali. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santali 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Santali. 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 11 military records available for the last name Santali. For the veterans among your Santali ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santali lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Santali life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Santali in 1964 was 69, and 63 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Santali

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Santali 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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