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Santa Monica Name 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: Santa Maria, Santa Lucia, Santa Ana, La Monica, Salamanca

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What did your Santa Monica ancestors do for a living?

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Santa Monica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Santa Monica 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Santa Monica. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 16 military records available for the last name Santa Monica. For the veterans among your Santa Monica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Santa Monica lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Santa Monica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Santa Monica in 1967 was 53, and 88 in 1999.

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