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Satherson Family History

Satherson 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: Matherson, Patterson, Catterson, Atherton, Watterson, Sanderson

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Where is the Satherson family from?

You can see how Satherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Satherson family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Satherson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Satherson family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Satherson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Satherson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Satherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Satherson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Satherson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Satherson. For the veterans among your Satherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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