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Santaella Family History

Santaella Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from the town of Santaella in Córdoba province (Andalusia).

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


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Where is the Santaella family from?

You can see how Santaella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santaella family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Santaella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Santaella families living in New York. This was about 14% of all the recorded Santaella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Santaella families in 1920.
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What did your Santaella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jomaler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Santaella. 28% of Santaella men worked as a Jomaler.

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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

  • Jomaler
    28%
  • Administrador
    19%
  • Jornalero
    19%
  • Jornalers
    19%

What Santaella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Santaella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santaella 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 Santaella. 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 118 military records available for the last name Santaella. For the veterans among your Santaella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santaella lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Santaella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Santaella in 1961 was 59, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Santaella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Santaella 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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