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Delsanto Family History

Delsanto Name 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: Del Santo, De Santo, Delano, De Santos, Di Santo, Dal Santo, De Santi

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Where is the Delsanto family from?

You can see how Delsanto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delsanto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Delsanto families living in New Jersey. This was about 15% of all the recorded Delsanto's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Delsanto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delsanto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delsanto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Foot Press were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delsanto. 37% of Delsanto men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Delsanto women worked as a Foot Press. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Gardener
    16%
  • Store Clerk
    16%
  • Shoe Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Foot Press
    100%
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What Delsanto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Delsanto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delsanto 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Delsanto. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 150 military records available for the last name Delsanto. For the veterans among your Delsanto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delsanto lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Delsanto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Delsanto in 1949 was 48, and 67 in 2004.

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