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Saatela Family History

Saatela Surname 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: Saarela, Spatola, Salmela, Savela, Scatena, Sawtell, Santel, Santella

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Where is the Saatela family from?

You can see how Saatela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saatela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saatela family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Saatela's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Saatela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saatela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Saatela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Saatela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saatela 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Saatela. 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 Saatela. For the veterans among your Saatela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saatela lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Saatela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Saatela in 1971 was 59, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saatela ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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