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Satterly Family History

Satterly Name Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Satterlee .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Betterly, Matherly, Easterly, Satter, Mattera, Vatter, Slatter

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Where is the Satterly family from?

You can see how Satterly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Satterly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Satterly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 60 Satterly families living in Devon. This was about 69% of all the recorded Satterly's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Satterly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Satterly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Satterly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Satterly. 100% of Satterly men worked as a Farmer Heavy Work and 72% of Satterly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Farmer Heavy Work
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid
    10%
  • Upaid Domestic
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Satterly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Satterly 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Satterly. 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 862 military records available for the last name Satterly. For the veterans among your Satterly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Satterly lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Satterly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Satterly in 1955 was 34, and 74 in 2004.

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