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Santalla Family History

Santalla 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: Santella, Rantala, Sandall, Mantilla, Santillan, Santana, Santulli

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Where is the Santalla family from?

You can see how Santalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santalla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Santalla family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Santalla's in USA. New York had the highest population of Santalla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santalla 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 Santalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Santalla. 67% of Santalla men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Santalla women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Santalla were Proprietor and Folder.

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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
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student
    50%
  • Folder
    50%

What Santalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Santalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santalla 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 811 immigration records available for the last name Santalla. 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 56 military records available for the last name Santalla. For the veterans among your Santalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santalla lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Santalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Santalla in 1964 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Santalla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Santalla 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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