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Santomauro Family History

Santomauro Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from any of numerous places called with reference to a local church or shrine dedicated to a Saint Maurus

San(to) Mauro in Italian (see Mauro).

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


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Where is the Santomauro family from?

You can see how Santomauro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santomauro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Santomauro families living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Santomauro's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Santomauro families in 1920.
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What did your Santomauro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Santomauro. 34% of Santomauro men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Santomauro women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Santomauro were Painter and Dress Maker.

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Galvanizer
    14%
  • Painter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Dress Maker
    50%

What Santomauro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Santomauro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santomauro 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Santomauro. 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 182 military records available for the last name Santomauro. For the veterans among your Santomauro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santomauro lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Santomauro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Santomauro in 1960 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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