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Satterswaite Family History

Satterswaite 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: Satterthwaite, Satterwhite, Tattersall, Garthwaite, Satterlee

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Where is the Satterswaite family from?

You can see how Satterswaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Satterswaite family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Satterswaite families living in Yorkshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Satterswaite's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Satterswaite families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Satterswaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Satterswaite 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Satterswaite. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Satterswaite. For the veterans among your Satterswaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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