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Satham Family History

Satham 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: Latham, Statham, Tatham, Witham, Salaam, Mathai, Nathan, Sham

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Where is the Satham family from?

You can see how Satham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Satham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Satham families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Satham families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Satham's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Satham families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Satham 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 Satham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Satham. 40% of Satham men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Satham women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Satham were Truck Driver and Laundress.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Laundress
    15%

What Satham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Satham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Satham 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Satham. 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 68 military records available for the last name Satham. For the veterans among your Satham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Satham lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Satham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Satham in 1992 was 74, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Satham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Satham 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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