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Saton Family History

Saton 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: Seaton, Satin, Sato, Caton, Salton, Laton, Saxton, Eaton, Paton

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Where is the Saton family from?

You can see how Saton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Saton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Saton families living in Michigan. This was about 27% of all the recorded Saton's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Saton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saton. 50% of Saton men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Saton women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saton were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • House Wife
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saton 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Saton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 305 military records available for the last name Saton. For the veterans among your Saton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saton lifespan?

Average Saton life expectancy in 1979 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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