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Santello Family History

Santello Surname Meaning

Italian (Veneto): from the personal name Santello a pet form of Santo or Sante.

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


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Where is the Santello family from?

You can see how Santello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santello family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Santello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Santello family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Santello's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Santello families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santello 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 Santello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Santello. 43% of Santello men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Santello women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Santello were Tailor and Housework.

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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
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Driver
    8%
  • Tailor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Santello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santello 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Santello. 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 167 military records available for the last name Santello. For the veterans among your Santello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santello lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Santello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Santello in 1962 was 73, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Santello 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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