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Dos Santos Family History

Dos Santos Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: from dos Santos a common element of personal names originally denoting a child born or baptized on All Saints' Day.

(see Santos).

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


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You can see how Dos Santos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dos Santos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dos Santos families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Dos Santos families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dos Santos's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dos Santos families in 1891.
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There are 709 census records available for the last name Dos Santos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dos Santos 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

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There are 371 military records available for the last name Dos Santos. For the veterans among your Dos Santos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dos Santos lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dos Santos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dos Santos in 1965 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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