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Santjer Family History

Santjer 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: Santer, Santner, Sandler, Ganter, Panter, Salter, Sanger, Sander

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Where is the Santjer family from?

You can see how Santjer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santjer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Santjer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Santjer families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Santjer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Santjer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santjer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Santjer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Santjer. 100% of Santjer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Santjer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santjer 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Santjer. 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 25 military records available for the last name Santjer. For the veterans among your Santjer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santjer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Santjer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Santjer in 1976 was 74, and 72 in 2003.

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