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Santillan Family History

Santillan Name Meaning

Spanish (Santillán): habitational name from any of the places so named from the dedication of their churches to St. Julian (from Latin Sanctus Iulianus; see Julian ).

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


Similar surnames: Santiago, Castillon, Santillanes, Mancilla, Antill, Castellaw

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Where is the Santillan family from?

You can see how Santillan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santillan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Santillan families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Santillan's in USA. California had the highest population of Santillan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santillan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Santillan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Santillan. 84% of Santillan men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Santillan women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Santillan were Miner and 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
    84%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Santillan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santillan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Santillan. 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 367 military records available for the last name Santillan. For the veterans among your Santillan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santillan lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Santillan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Santillan in 1942 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

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