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Satchell Family History

Satchell Surname Meaning

English: nickname presumably for someone who made or sold bags or purses from Old French and Middle English sachel ‘satchel, small bag, purse’.

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


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Where is the Satchell family from?

You can see how Satchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Satchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Satchell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 206 Satchell families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Satchell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Satchell families in 1891.
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What did your Satchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Satchell. 20% of Satchell men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Satchell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Satchell were Bricklayer and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Retired
    12%
  • Gardener
    5%
  • Bricklayer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Satchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Satchell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Satchell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Satchell. For the veterans among your Satchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Satchell lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Satchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Satchell in 1950 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

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