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Sartell Family History

Sartell Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Sartell family from?

You can see how Sartell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sartell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sartell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Sartell families living in Essex. This was about 45% of all the recorded Sartell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sartell families in 1891.
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What did your Sartell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sartell. 62% of Sartell men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Sartell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sartell were Mechanic 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Mechanic
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    72%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Sartell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sartell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sartell 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Sartell. 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 339 military records available for the last name Sartell. For the veterans among your Sartell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sartell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sartell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sartell in 1963 was 58, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sartell 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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