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Disantis Family History

Disantis 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: Di Santis, De Santis, Di Santi, Danis, Santos, Li Santi, Duplantis

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Where is the Disantis family from?

You can see how Disantis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Disantis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Disantis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Disantis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Disantis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Disantis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Disantis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Disantis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Disantis. 55% of Disantis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Disantis women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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
    55%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Tailor
    10%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Disantis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Disantis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Disantis 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Disantis. 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 221 military records available for the last name Disantis. For the veterans among your Disantis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Disantis lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Disantis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Disantis in 1959 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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