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Sathan Family History

Sathan 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: Nathan, Satran, Kathan, Athan, Lathan, Shan, Gahan, Safran, Satin

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Where is the Sathan family from?

You can see how Sathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sathan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sathan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Sathan families living in Northumberland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sathan's in United Kingdom. Northumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Sathan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Sathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sathan 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Sathan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sathan. For the veterans among your Sathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sathan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Sathan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sathan in 1972 was 57, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sathan 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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