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Sammartino Family History

Sammartino Name Meaning

Italian: habitational name from any of numerous places called with San Martino (from the dedication of their churches to Saint Martin; see Martin ).

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


Similar surnames: Sammarco, San Martin, Martino, Di Martino, Samarin, La Martina

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Where is the Sammartino family from?

You can see how Sammartino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sammartino family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sammartino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Sammartino families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Sammartino's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sammartino families in 1920.
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What did your Sammartino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sammartino. 24% of Sammartino men worked as a Barber and 25% of Sammartino women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sammartino were Presser and Sewer. .

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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

  • Barber
    24%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Presser
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Operator
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Sewer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sammartino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sammartino 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 938 immigration records available for the last name Sammartino. 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 555 military records available for the last name Sammartino. For the veterans among your Sammartino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sammartino lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sammartino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sammartino in 1954 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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