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Saintes Family History

Saintes 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: Painter, Raines, Santos, Gaines, Saint, Baines, Sante, Staines, Saine

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Where is the Saintes family from?

You can see how Saintes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saintes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Saintes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Saintes families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Saintes's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Saintes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saintes 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 45 census records available for the last name Saintes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saintes 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Saintes. 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 10 military records available for the last name Saintes. For the veterans among your Saintes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saintes lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1989, in the United States, Saintes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Saintes in 1984 was 69, and 72 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saintes 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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