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San Antonio Surname Meaning

Spanish (also Sanantonio): habitational name from any of numerous places so named for a local shrine or church dedicated to Saint Anthony (Spanish San Antonio);

see Anthony.

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


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You can see how San Antonio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The San Antonio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 San Antonio family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded San Antonio's in USA. New York had the highest population of San Antonio families in 1920.
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There are 565 census records available for the last name San Antonio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, San Antonio 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 340 immigration records available for the last name San Antonio. 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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There are 944 military records available for the last name San Antonio. For the veterans among your San Antonio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average San Antonio lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, San Antonio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for San Antonio in 1969 was 62, and 42 in 2004.

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