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Sanmartin Family History

Sanmartin 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: San Martin, Samarin, Sammartino, Martin, Sankaran, St. Martin

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Where is the Sanmartin family from?

You can see how Sanmartin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanmartin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sanmartin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Sanmartin families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanmartin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sanmartin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanmartin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sanmartin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Sanmartin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanmartin 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 551 immigration records available for the last name Sanmartin. 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 84 military records available for the last name Sanmartin. For the veterans among your Sanmartin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanmartin lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Sanmartin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sanmartin in 1950 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanmartin 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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