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Santmyre Family History

Santmyre 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: Santerre, Santore, Santmyer, Santry, Sante, Santoro, Patmore, Santor

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Where is the Santmyre family from?

You can see how Santmyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santmyre family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Santmyre family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Santmyre's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Santmyre families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santmyre 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 108 census records available for the last name Santmyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santmyre 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Santmyre. 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 258 military records available for the last name Santmyre. For the veterans among your Santmyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santmyre lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Santmyre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Santmyre in 1978 was 55, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Santmyre 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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