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Santander Family History

Santander Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Santander the regional capital of Cantabria. The placename is derived from Latin Sanctus Emeterius.

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


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You can see how Santander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Santander families living in New Jersey. This was about 16% of all the recorded Santander's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Santander families in 1920.
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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Santander. 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 46 military records available for the last name Santander. For the veterans among your Santander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santander lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Santander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Santander in 1963 was 68, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Santander 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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