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Santama Family History

Santama 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: Santana, Salama, Rantala, Santa, Sazama, Cantara, Santora, Antaya

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Where is the Santama family from?

You can see how Santama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santama family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Santama families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Santama families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Santama's in USA. New York had the highest population of Santama families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santama 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 129 census records available for the last name Santama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santama 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Santama. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Santama. For the veterans among your Santama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santama lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2000, in the United States, Santama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Santama in 1994 was 73, and 66 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Santama 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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