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Santillano Family History

Santillano Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form of Spanish Santillán (see Santillan).

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


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Where is the Santillano family from?

You can see how Santillano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santillano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Santillano families living in New Mexico. This was about 50% of all the recorded Santillano's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Santillano families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Santillano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santillano 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Santillano. 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 42 military records available for the last name Santillano. For the veterans among your Santillano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santillano lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Santillano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Santillano in 1968 was 67, and 67 in 2004.

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