Satchell Family History

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Satchell Name Meaning

English: metonymic occupational name for a maker of purses and bags, from Old French sachel ‘little bag’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Patchell, Kitchell, Mitchell, Katcher, Gatchell, Sichel, Rathmell

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Satchell Family Origin

Where is the Satchell family from?

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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 the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 206 Satchell families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Satchell's in the UK. London had the highest population of Satchell families in 1891.
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Satchell Family Occupations

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 UK named Satchell. 4% of Satchell men worked as a General Labourer and 49% 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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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • General Labourer
    4%
  • Retired
    2%
  • Assisting Father
    1%
  • Bricklayer
    1%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    49%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Satchell Historical Records

What Satchell family records will you find?

Census Record

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 List

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 Card

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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Satchell Life Expectancy

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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Satchell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Satchell 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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