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Santin Family History

Santin Surname Meaning

Italian (Veneto): from the personal name Santin(o) a pet form of Santo.

Spanish (Santín): habitational name from any of the three places called Santín in Galicia.

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


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Where is the Santin family from?

You can see how Santin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Santin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Santin families living in Alberta. This was about 48% of all the recorded Santin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Santin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santin 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 Santin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Santin. 32% of Santin men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Santin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Santin were Mechanic and Weaver.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Sewer
    29%
  • Weaver
    29%

What Santin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Santin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Santin. 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 203 military records available for the last name Santin. For the veterans among your Santin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Santin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Santin in 1962 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Santin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Santin 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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