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Saetern Name Meaning

Southeast Asian (Iu Mien): from the name of the Tern or Tang clan of the Iu Mien people from Laos + the Thai prefix sae denoting a clan. Compare Tang 10.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sater, Saeteurn, Salters, Santer, Salter, Santerre, Matters, Harter

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Where is the Saetern family from?

You can see how Saetern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saetern family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Saetern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Saetern families living in Devon. This was about 75% of all the recorded Saetern's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Saetern families in 1891.
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What did your Saetern ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Saetern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saetern 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Saetern. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Saetern. For the veterans among your Saetern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saetern lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Saetern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Saetern in 1982 was 83, and 77 in 2004.

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