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Santa Rita Family History

Santa Rita 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: Santa Maria, Santagata, Santa Ana, Astarita, Sanabria, Sustaita

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Santa Rita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santa Rita 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Santa Rita. 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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There are 24 military records available for the last name Santa Rita. For the veterans among your Santa Rita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santa Rita lifespan?

Average Santa Rita life expectancy in 1973 was 29 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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