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Santacross Family History

Santacross Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Santa Croce, Stavros, Santos, Shallcross, Santoro, Santosuosso

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Where is the Santacross family from?

You can see how Santacross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santacross family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Santacross families living in Connecticut. This was about 80% of all the recorded Santacross's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Santacross families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santacross surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Santacross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santacross 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Santacross. 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 35 military records available for the last name Santacross. For the veterans among your Santacross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santacross lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Santacross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Santacross in 1968 was 68, and 75 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Santacross 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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