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Satterla Family History

Satterla 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: Satterly, Sitterly, Satter, Satterlee, Mattera, Santella, Stella

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Where is the Satterla family from?

You can see how Satterla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Satterla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Satterla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Satterla families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Satterla's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Satterla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Satterla 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 Satterla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Satterla. 100% of Satterla men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Satterla women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Satterla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Satterla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Satterla 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Satterla. 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 63 military records available for the last name Satterla. For the veterans among your Satterla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Satterla lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Satterla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Satterla in 1967 was 76, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Satterla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Satterla 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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