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Disanto Family History

Disanto 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: Di Santo, Santo, Di Sano, Diano, Pisano, Di Santi, De Santo, Pinto

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Where is the Disanto family from?

You can see how Disanto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Disanto family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Disanto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Disanto families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Disanto's in USA. New York had the highest population of Disanto families in 1880.
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What did your Disanto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Disanto. 49% of Disanto men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Disanto women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Disanto were Machinist and Operator. .

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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
    49%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Barber
    7%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Typist
    24%
  • Operator
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Disanto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Disanto 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Disanto. 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 851 military records available for the last name Disanto. For the veterans among your Disanto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Disanto lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Disanto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Disanto in 1955 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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