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Sathre Family History

Sathre Surname Meaning

Altered form of Norwegian Sæthre a variant (dative singular form) of Sæter (see Sater).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sathre family from?

You can see how Sathre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sathre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sathre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sathre family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sathre's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sathre families in 1911.
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What did your Sathre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sathre. 50% of Sathre men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Sathre women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sathre were Carpenter and Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Waitress
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

What Sathre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sathre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sathre 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Sathre. 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 229 military records available for the last name Sathre. For the veterans among your Sathre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sathre lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sathre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sathre in 1963 was 75, and 32 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sathre 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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