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Santoyo Family History

Santoyo Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Santoyo in Palencia province.

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


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Where is the Santoyo family from?

You can see how Santoyo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santoyo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Santoyo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Santoyo family living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Santoyo's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Santoyo families in 1880.
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What did your Santoyo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Santoyo. 67% of Santoyo 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
    67%
  • Track Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Santoyo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Santoyo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santoyo 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 Santoyo. 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 180 military records available for the last name Santoyo. For the veterans among your Santoyo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santoyo lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Santoyo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Santoyo in 1953 was 39, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Santoyo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Santoyo 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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