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Santilli Family History

Santilli Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Santillo .

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


Similar surnames: Santulli, Santelli, Santillo, Santoli, Santini, Iannelli, Carilli

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Where is the Santilli family from?

You can see how Santilli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santilli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Santilli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Santilli family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Santilli's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Santilli families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santilli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Santilli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Santilli. 43% of Santilli men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Santilli women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Santilli were New Worker and Weaver. .

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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
    43%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    32%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Inspector
    11%
  • Weaver
    11%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Santilli lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Santilli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Santilli in 1942 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

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