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Sanmiguel Family History

Sanmiguel Surname 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: San Miguel, Samuel, Smigiel, Miguel, Smigel, Daniel, Angel, Garrigues

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Where is the Sanmiguel family from?

You can see how Sanmiguel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanmiguel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sanmiguel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sanmiguel family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanmiguel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Sanmiguel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanmiguel 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 Sanmiguel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanmiguel. 57% of Sanmiguel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sanmiguel women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    57%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Day Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Sanmiguel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sanmiguel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanmiguel 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 716 immigration records available for the last name Sanmiguel. 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 228 military records available for the last name Sanmiguel. For the veterans among your Sanmiguel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanmiguel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sanmiguel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sanmiguel in 1951 was 29, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanmiguel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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