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Desantiago Family History

Desantiago 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: De Santiago, Santiago, Santizo, De Santis, Sebastiano, Santillo

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Where is the Desantiago family from?

You can see how Desantiago families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desantiago family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Desantiago families living in California. This was about 18% of all the recorded Desantiago's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Desantiago families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desantiago surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Desantiago. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desantiago 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Desantiago. 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 81 military records available for the last name Desantiago. For the veterans among your Desantiago ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desantiago lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Desantiago life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Desantiago in 1951 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desantiago 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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