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Saunter Family History

Saunter Surname Meaning

see Santer.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Saunter family from?

You can see how Saunter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saunter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Saunter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Saunter family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Saunter's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Saunter families in 1911.
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What did your Saunter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Saunter. 100% of Saunter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Saunter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saunter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saunter 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Saunter. 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 82 military records available for the last name Saunter. For the veterans among your Saunter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saunter lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1988, in the United States, Saunter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Saunter in 1978 was 47, and 64 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saunter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saunter 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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