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Sate Family History

Sate Name 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: Sale, Pate, Sato, Sage, Mate, Date, Tate, Sante, Sane, Sater

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Where is the Sate family from?

You can see how Sate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sate family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sate families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 19 Sate families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sate's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sate families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sate surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sate. 36% of Sate men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Sate women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sate were Medical Doctor and Laundress. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Medical Doctor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Laundress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sate 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 952 immigration records available for the last name Sate. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sate. For the veterans among your Sate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sate lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1983, in the United States, Sate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sate in 1979 was 69, and 89 in 1983.

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