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Santour Family History

Santour 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: Santor, Sartor, Mansour, Santos, Kantor, Latour, Santo, Santoro

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Where is the Santour family from?

You can see how Santour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santour family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Santour families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Santour's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Santour families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santour 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 33 census records available for the last name Santour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santour 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Santour. 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 1 military records available for the last name Santour. For the veterans among your Santour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santour lifespan?

Average Santour life expectancy in 2004 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Santour 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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