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Santala Family History

Santala Name 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: Rantala, Santana, Tantalo, Sandall, Kantola, Rintala, Hautala, Sandal

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Where is the Santala family from?

You can see how Santala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Santala families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Santala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Santala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Santala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Santala. 43% of Santala men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Santala women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Miner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Santala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Santala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santala 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Santala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Santala. For the veterans among your Santala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santala lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Santala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Santala in 1962 was 69, and 64 in 2004.

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