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Santanillo Family History

Santanillo 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: Santaniello, Santangelo, Santillo, Cantillo, Tantillo, San Angelo

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Where is the Santanillo family from?

You can see how Santanillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santanillo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Santanillo families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Santanillo families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Santanillo's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Santanillo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santanillo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Santanillo ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Santanillo ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Santanillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santanillo 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 Santanillo. 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 24 military records available for the last name Santanillo. For the veterans among your Santanillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santanillo lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Santanillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Santanillo in 1974 was 78, and 74 in 2003.

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