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Sattler Family History

Sattler Surname Meaning

German (also Sättler): occupational name for a saddler from an agent derivative of Middle High German sattel ‘saddle’. The surname Sattler is also found in some other European countries for example in France (mainly Alsace), Czechia, and Slovenia (see also 2 below).

In some cases also a Germanized form of Slovenian, Croatian, or Czech Satler, an occupational name for a saddler of German origin (see 1 above) often applied as a translation into German of cognate surname such as Slovenian Sedlar ‘saddler’.

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


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Where is the Sattler family from?

You can see how Sattler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sattler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sattler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Sattler families living in Staffordshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Sattler's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Sattler families in 1891.
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What did your Sattler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Spinner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sattler. 50% of Sattler men worked as a Cotton Spinner and 100% of Sattler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Cotton Spinner
    50%
  • Tutor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Sattler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sattler 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Sattler. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Sattler. For the veterans among your Sattler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sattler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Sattler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sattler in 1946 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sattler 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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