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Satala Family History

Satala 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: Sabala, Hatala, Catala, Sakala, Sasala, Savala, Sala, Scala, Salama

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Where is the Satala family from?

You can see how Satala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Satala family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Satala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Satala families living in Minnesota. This was about 15% of all the recorded Satala's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Satala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Satala 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 Satala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Satala. 65% of Satala men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Satala women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Satala were Tool Maker and Clerical.

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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
    65%
  • Watchman
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Tool Maker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Clerical
    50%

What Satala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Satala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Satala 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Satala. 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 62 military records available for the last name Satala. For the veterans among your Satala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Satala lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Satala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Satala in 1963 was 70, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Satala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Satala 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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