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Santis Family History

Santis Surname Meaning

Spanish (Santís): possibly a habitational name from a place called Santiz in Salamanca. This surname is most common in Mexico and Chile.

Shortened form of Italian De Santis or Di Santis.

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


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Where is the Santis family from?

You can see how Santis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Santis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Santis families living in New Brunswick. This was about 75% of all the recorded Santis's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Santis families in 1911.
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What did your Santis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Santis. 28% of Santis men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Santis women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Santis were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    13%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Saleslady
    7%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Santis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santis 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Santis. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Santis. For the veterans among your Santis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Santis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Santis in 1965 was 70, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Santis 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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