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Satta Family History

Satta 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: Datta, Sattar, Santa, Matta, Saitta, Gatta, Latta, Batta, Ratta

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Where is the Satta family from?

You can see how Satta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Satta family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Satta families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 3 Satta families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Satta's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Satta families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Satta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Satta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Satta. 48% of Satta men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Satta women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Satta were Machinist and House Work.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Owner
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • House Work
    50%

What Satta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Satta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Satta 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 908 immigration records available for the last name Satta. 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 136 military records available for the last name Satta. For the veterans among your Satta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Satta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Satta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Satta in 1963 was 67, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Satta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Satta 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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