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San Martin Family History

San Martin Surname Meaning

Spanish (San Martín; also Sanmartín): habitational name from any of numerous places so named for a local shrine or church dedicated to Saint Martin (Spanish San Martín);

see Martin.

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


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Where is the San Martin family from?

You can see how San Martin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The San Martin family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1881. The most San Martin families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 San Martin family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded San Martin's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of San Martin families in 1861.
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What did your San Martin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named San Martin. 100% of San Martin women worked as a Seamstress.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name San Martin. 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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There are 12,000 military records available for the last name San Martin. For the veterans among your San Martin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average San Martin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, San Martin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for San Martin in 1969 was 51, and 68 in 2004.

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