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Sanfilipo Family History

Sanfilipo 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: Sanfilippo, Sanfelippo, Santillo, Santiago, Cantalupo, Salzillo

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Where is the Sanfilipo family from?

You can see how Sanfilipo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanfilipo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sanfilipo families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sanfilipo's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sanfilipo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanfilipo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sanfilipo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanfilipo. 34% of Sanfilipo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sanfilipo women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    34%
  • Presser
    34%
  • Coowner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Sanfilipo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Sanfilipo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanfilipo 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Sanfilipo. 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 28 military records available for the last name Sanfilipo. For the veterans among your Sanfilipo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanfilipo lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Sanfilipo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sanfilipo in 1969 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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