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Saterstrom Family History

Saterstrom 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: Otterstrom, Sederstrom, Fagerstrom, Lagerstrom, Soderstrom, Stenstrom

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Where is the Saterstrom family from?

You can see how Saterstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saterstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Saterstrom families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Saterstrom's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Saterstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saterstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saterstrom ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Saterstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saterstrom 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Saterstrom. 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 19 military records available for the last name Saterstrom. For the veterans among your Saterstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saterstrom lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Saterstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Saterstrom in 1971 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

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