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Santner Family History

Santner Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Sandner a topographic name for someone who lived on sandy soil from a noun derivative of Middle High German sant ‘sand’.

It is also a habitational name for someone from Xanten on the Lower Rhine.

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


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Where is the Santner family from?

You can see how Santner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Santner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Santner family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Santner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Santner families in 1891.
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What did your Santner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Santner. 34% of Santner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Santner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Santner were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Santner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santner 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Santner. 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 268 military records available for the last name Santner. For the veterans among your Santner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Santner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Santner in 1958 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Santner 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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