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Santa Ana Family History

Santa Ana Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: habitational name from any of numerous places called Santa Ana (from the dedication of their churches to Saint Anne; see Anna).

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


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Where is the Santa Ana family from?

You can see how Santa Ana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santa Ana family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Santa Ana families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Santa Ana's in USA. California had the highest population of Santa Ana families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santa Ana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Santa Ana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Santa Ana. 100% of Santa Ana 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
    100%

What Santa Ana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Santa Ana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santa Ana 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Santa Ana. 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 201 military records available for the last name Santa Ana. For the veterans among your Santa Ana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santa Ana lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Santa Ana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Santa Ana in 1962 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Santa Ana

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Santa Ana 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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