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Satos Family History

Satos 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, Santos, Matos, Svatos, Latos, Satow, Sales, Gates, Seaton

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Where is the Satos family from?

You can see how Satos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Satos family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Satos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Satos families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Satos's in USA. California had the highest population of Satos families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Satos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Satos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Satos 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Satos. 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 10 military records available for the last name Satos. For the veterans among your Satos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Satos lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Satos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Satos in 1968 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Satos 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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