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Santostefano Family History

Santostefano Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from a place so named with reference to a local church or shrine dedicated to Saint Stephen

San(to) Stefano in Italian (see Stefano and Steven).

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


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Where is the Santostefano family from?

You can see how Santostefano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santostefano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Santostefano families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Santostefano's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Santostefano families in 1920.
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What did your Santostefano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Santostefano. 67% of Santostefano men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Santostefano women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Santostefano were Chauffeur and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Section Foreman
    17%
  • Chauffeur
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Packer
    50%

What Santostefano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Santostefano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santostefano 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Santostefano. 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 124 military records available for the last name Santostefano. For the veterans among your Santostefano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santostefano lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Santostefano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Santostefano in 1960 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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