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Satoh Family History

Satoh 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: Sato, Satow, Rath, Seaton, Sarah, Asato, Bath, Sartor, Bator, Satin

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Where is the Satoh family from?

You can see how Satoh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Satoh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Satoh families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Satoh family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Satoh's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Satoh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Satoh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Satoh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Satoh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Satoh 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 Satoh. 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 16 military records available for the last name Satoh. For the veterans among your Satoh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Satoh lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Satoh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Satoh in 1971 was 75, and 70 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Satoh 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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