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Satterwhite Family History

Satterwhite Surname Meaning

Altered form of Satterthwaite.

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


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Where is the Satterwhite family from?

You can see how Satterwhite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Satterwhite family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Satterwhite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Satterwhite families living in Worcestershire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Satterwhite's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Satterwhite families in 1891.
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What did your Satterwhite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Satterwhite. 25% of Satterwhite men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Satterwhite women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Satterwhite were Farming and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Stenographer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Satterwhite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Satterwhite 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Satterwhite. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Satterwhite. For the veterans among your Satterwhite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Satterwhite lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Satterwhite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Satterwhite in 1950 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

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