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Saterson Family History

Saterson 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: Waterson, Paterson, Peterson, Stenson, Patterson, Catterson, Akerson

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Where is the Saterson family from?

You can see how Saterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saterson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Saterson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 2 Saterson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Saterson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Saterson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saterson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saterson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Saterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saterson 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 Saterson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Saterson. For the veterans among your Saterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saterson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1982, in the United States, Saterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Saterson in 1965 was 79, and 89 in 1982.

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