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Saterwhite Family History

Saterwhite 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: Satterwhite, Waterworth, Sauerwein, Satterthwaite, Paterniti, Sterchi

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Where is the Saterwhite family from?

You can see how Saterwhite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saterwhite family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Saterwhite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Saterwhite families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Saterwhite's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Saterwhite families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saterwhite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Saterwhite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saterwhite. 39% of Saterwhite men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Foreman
    17%
  • Parttime Gardiner
    12%

What Saterwhite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saterwhite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saterwhite 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Saterwhite. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 142 military records available for the last name Saterwhite. For the veterans among your Saterwhite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saterwhite lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1979, in the United States, Saterwhite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Saterwhite in 1965 was 88, and 63 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saterwhite

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saterwhite 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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