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Santelli Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Santello .

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


Similar surnames: Santulli, Santella, Santilli, Santillo, Sabatelli, Santorelli

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Where is the Santelli family from?

You can see how Santelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Santelli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Santelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Santelli family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Santelli's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Santelli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Santelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Santelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Santelli. 49% of Santelli men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Santelli women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Santelli were Proprietor and House Wife. .

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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
    49%
  • Tailor
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Bench Worker
    16%
  • House Wife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Santelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santelli 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 Santelli. 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 460 military records available for the last name Santelli. For the veterans among your Santelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santelli lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Santelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Santelli in 1944 was 35, and 88 in 2004.

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