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Santorno Family History

Santorno 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: Santoro, Santor, Santora, Sanborn, Santone, Santino, Santoyo, Santoni

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Where is the Santorno family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santorno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Santorno ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Shoe Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Santorno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santorno 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Santorno. 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 16 military records available for the last name Santorno. For the veterans among your Santorno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santorno lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Santorno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Santorno in 1967 was 73, and 83 in 2001.

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