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Santoni Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Santone .

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


Similar surnames: Cantoni, Santori, Santini, Santoli, Antoni, Zanoni, Santone, Santi

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Where is the Santoni family from?

You can see how Santoni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santoni family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Santoni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Santoni families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Santoni's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Santoni families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santoni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Santoni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Santoni. 33% of Santoni men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Santoni women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Santoni were Farm Hand and Machine 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
    33%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Farm Hand
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Stitcher
    23%
  • Saleswoman
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Santoni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santoni 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 Santoni. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 439 military records available for the last name Santoni. For the veterans among your Santoni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santoni lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Santoni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Santoni in 1953 was 37, and 90 in 2004.

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