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Satterlund Family History

Satterlund Surname Meaning

Swedish (Sätterlund): ornamental name composed of the placename element sät(t)er ‘outlying meadow’.

It also includes the ornamental element lund ‘grove’.

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


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Where is the Satterlund family from?

You can see how Satterlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Satterlund family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Satterlund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 8 Satterlund families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Satterlund's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Satterlund families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Satterlund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Satterlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Satterlund. 64% of Satterlund men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    64%
  • Laborer
    37%

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Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Satterlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Satterlund 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Satterlund. 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 136 military records available for the last name Satterlund. For the veterans among your Satterlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Satterlund lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Satterlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Satterlund in 1962 was 65, and 61 in 2003.

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