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Satin Name Meaning

French: metonymic occupational name for a satin merchant or specialist satin weaver, from Middle French satin ‘satin’, a word of Arabic and (ultimately) Chinese origin, a derivative of the Chinese place name Tsinkiang, whence satin silk was brought to the Middle East and Europe in the Middle Ages. Jewish (Ashkenazic): probably a metonymic occupational name or ornamental name from Polish satyna, eastern Slavic satin ‘satin’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Sabin, Savin, Hain, Sain, Kamin, Latin, Cain, Matin, Galin, Sartin

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Satin Family Origin

Where is the Satin family from?

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You can see how Satin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Satin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Satin families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Satin families living in Kent. This was about 29% of all the recorded Satin's in the UK. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Satin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Satin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Satin Family Occupations

What did your Satin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gen Mechanic Retired and Retired H D were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Satin. 50% of Satin men worked as a Gen Mechanic Retired and 50% of Satin women worked as a Retired H D. Some less common occupations for Americans named Satin were Salesman Jeweller and Unpaid Domestic Help

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Gen Mechanic Retired
    50%
  • Salesman Jeweller
    50%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Retired H D
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Help
    50%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Satin Historical Records

What Satin family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Satin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Satin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 640 immigration records available for the last name Satin. 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 Card

There are 721 military records available for the last name Satin. For the veterans among your Satin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Satin Life Expectancy

What is the average Satin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Satin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Satin in 1963 was 65, and 98 in 2004.

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