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Sattinger Family History

Sattinger 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: Gettinger, Pottinger, Salinger, Stringer, Gittinger, Pettinger

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Where is the Sattinger family from?

You can see how Sattinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sattinger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sattinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sattinger families living in Illinois. This was about 11% of all the recorded Sattinger's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sattinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sattinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sattinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sattinger. 43% of Sattinger men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Owner
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%
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What Sattinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Sattinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sattinger 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Sattinger. 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 61 military records available for the last name Sattinger. For the veterans among your Sattinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sattinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sattinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sattinger in 1964 was 67, and 88 in 2003.

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