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Satow Family History

Satow Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Japanese Satō (see Sato).

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


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Where is the Satow family from?

You can see how Satow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Satow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Satow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Satow families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Satow's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Satow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Satow 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 Satow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Satow. 21% of Satow men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Satow women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Satow were Farmer and Raising Cut Flowers.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Raising Cut Flowers
    13%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Raising Cut Flowers
    17%

What Satow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Satow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Satow 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 Satow. 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 833 military records available for the last name Satow. For the veterans among your Satow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Satow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Satow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Satow in 1962 was 81, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Satow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Satow 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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