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Saether Family History

Saether Surname 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: Raether, Sether, Sather, Setter, Salter, Mather, Sauter, Rather

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Where is the Saether family from?

You can see how Saether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saether family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Saether families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Saether families living in Wisconsin. This was about 19% of all the recorded Saether's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Saether families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saether 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 Saether ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saether. 43% of Saether men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Saether women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saether were Farmer and Housewife.

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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
    43%
  • Manager
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Saether family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 720 census records available for the last name Saether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saether 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 Saether. 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 50 military records available for the last name Saether. For the veterans among your Saether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saether lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Saether life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Saether in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saether 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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