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Santmyer Family History

Santmyer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Sandmeyer.

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


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Where is the Santmyer family from?

You can see how Santmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santmyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Santmyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Santmyer family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Santmyer's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Santmyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santmyer 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 Santmyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Santmyer. 67% of Santmyer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Santmyer women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    67%
  • Chauffeur
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Santmyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Santmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santmyer 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Santmyer. 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 416 military records available for the last name Santmyer. For the veterans among your Santmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santmyer lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Santmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Santmyer in 1944 was 35, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Santmyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Santmyer 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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