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Santamaria Family History

Santamaria Surname Meaning

literally ‘holy Mary’; this may be a nickname or from a place-name.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Santamaria family from?

You can see how Santamaria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santamaria family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Santamaria families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Santamaria families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Santamaria's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Santamaria families in 1891.
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What did your Santamaria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Santamaria. 31% of Santamaria men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Santamaria women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Santamaria were Longshoreman and 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
    31%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Longshoreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    17%
  • Sales Girl
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Operator
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Santamaria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santamaria 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Santamaria. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Santamaria. For the veterans among your Santamaria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santamaria lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Santamaria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Santamaria in 1943 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Santamaria 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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