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Santella Name Meaning

Italian: from the feminine form of Santello .

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


Similar surnames: Santelli, Santillo, Santulli, Zanella, Danella, La Tella, Vanella

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Where is the Santella family from?

You can see how Santella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Santella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Santella families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Santella's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Santella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Santella ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cafe Proprietor and Unpaid Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Santella. 100% of Santella men worked as a Cafe Proprietor and 100% of Santella women worked as an Unpaid Domestic. .

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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 1939

  • Cafe Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Santella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santella 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Santella. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 728 military records available for the last name Santella. For the veterans among your Santella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santella lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Santella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Santella in 1955 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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