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Santell Name Meaning

Americanized and Hispanicized form of Italian Santelli .

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


Similar surnames: Santel, Sandell, Antell, Santella, Santelli, Mantell, Savell, Daniell

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Where is the Santell family from?

You can see how Santell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Santell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Santell families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Santell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Santell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santell 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 Santell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Santell. 25% of Santell men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Santell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Santell were Manager and Inspector. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carretero
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Inspector
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Santell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santell 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Santell. 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 284 military records available for the last name Santell. For the veterans among your Santell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Santell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Santell in 1965 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

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