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Santellano Family History

Santellano Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): variant of Santillano or Santellana.

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


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Where is the Santellano family from?

You can see how Santellano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santellano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Santellano families living in Texas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Santellano's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Santellano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santellano 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 Santellano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Santellano. 58% of Santellano men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Fruit Picker
    43%

What Santellano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Santellano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santellano 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Santellano. 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 33 military records available for the last name Santellano. For the veterans among your Santellano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santellano lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Santellano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Santellano in 1953 was 38, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Santellano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Santellano 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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