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Saternow Family History

Saternow 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: Paterno, Salerno, Stern, Strow, Sater, Saetern, Satrom, Materna

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Where is the Saternow family from?

You can see how Saternow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saternow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Saternow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Saternow families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Saternow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Saternow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saternow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saternow ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Saternow ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Saternow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saternow 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 immigration records available for the last name Saternow. 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 24 military records available for the last name Saternow. For the veterans among your Saternow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saternow lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Saternow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Saternow in 1975 was 75, and 72 in 2004.

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