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Santillanes Family History

Santillanes Name Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): probably from Santillanés a habitational name for someone from any of the places in Spain named Santillán (see Santillan ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Santillan, Pasillas, Castellanos, Santiago, Santibanez, Castillon

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Where is the Santillanes family from?

You can see how Santillanes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santillanes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Santillanes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 39 Santillanes families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Santillanes's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Santillanes families in 1880.
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What did your Santillanes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Santillanes. 100% of Santillanes men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 957 census records available for the last name Santillanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santillanes 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Santillanes. 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 299 military records available for the last name Santillanes. For the veterans among your Santillanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santillanes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Santillanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Santillanes in 1962 was 79, and 72 in 2004.

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