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Sattem Family History

Sattem 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: Satter, Setter, Matte, Salter, Latter, Hatem, Sauter, Sante, Salem

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Where is the Sattem family from?

You can see how Sattem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sattem family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sattem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sattem family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sattem's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Sattem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sattem 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 Sattem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sattem. 100% of Sattem men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Sattem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Sattem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sattem 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sattem. 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 115 military records available for the last name Sattem. For the veterans among your Sattem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sattem lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sattem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sattem in 1965 was 74, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sattem 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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