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Saintonge Family History

Saintonge Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from Saintonge a former province in southwestern France on the Atlantic. See also St. Onge.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Saintonge family from?

You can see how Saintonge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saintonge family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Saintonge families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Saintonge's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Saintonge families in 1911.
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What did your Saintonge ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Saintonge. 100% of Saintonge men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Saintonge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 934 census records available for the last name Saintonge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saintonge 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Saintonge. 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 20 military records available for the last name Saintonge. For the veterans among your Saintonge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saintonge lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Saintonge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Saintonge in 1967 was 77, and 52 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saintonge 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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