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Satomi Family History

Satomi 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: Sato, Suomi, Sami, Salmi, Satrom, Sartori, Natoli, Salome, Salemi

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Where is the Satomi family from?

You can see how Satomi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Satomi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Satomi families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Satomi's in USA. California had the highest population of Satomi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Satomi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Satomi ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Satomi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Satomi 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Satomi. 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 26 military records available for the last name Satomi. For the veterans among your Satomi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Satomi lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Satomi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Satomi in 1972 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

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