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Santelman Family History

Santelman 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: Andelman, Lanterman, Santillan, Handelman, Hanselman, Santella

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Where is the Santelman family from?

You can see how Santelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Santelman families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Santelman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Santelman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Santelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Santelman. 100% of Santelman 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 259 census records available for the last name Santelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santelman 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Santelman. 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 60 military records available for the last name Santelman. For the veterans among your Santelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santelman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Santelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Santelman in 1967 was 54, and 85 in 2001.

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