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Santora Family History

Santora Name Meaning

Altered form of Italian Santoro . Italian: from the personal name Santora feminine form of Santoro . This surname is very rare in Italy.

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


Similar surnames: Santore, Santoro, Santori, Santor, Santer, Sartore, Cantara, Santone

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Where is the Santora family from?

You can see how Santora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santora family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Santora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Santora family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Santora's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Santora families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santora surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Santora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Santora. 27% of Santora men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Santora women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Santora were Salesman 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
    27%
  • New Worker
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    13%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Machine Operator
    7%
  • Laborer
    5%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Santora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santora 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 755 immigration records available for the last name Santora. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Santora. For the veterans among your Santora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santora lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Santora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Santora in 1950 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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