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Satterthwait Family History

Satterthwait Name 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: Satterthwaite, Satterwhite, Postlethwait, Cowperthwaite, Garthwaite

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Where is the Satterthwait family from?

You can see how Satterthwait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Satterthwait family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Satterthwait families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 8 Satterthwait families living in New Jersey. This was about 57% of all the recorded Satterthwait's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Satterthwait families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Satterthwait surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Satterthwait ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Satterthwait. 48% of Satterthwait men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Satterthwait women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Satterthwait were Attendant and Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Attendant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Satterthwait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Satterthwait 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Satterthwait. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 271 military records available for the last name Satterthwait. For the veterans among your Satterthwait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Satterthwait lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Satterthwait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Satterthwait in 1951 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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