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Satter Family History

Satter Surname Meaning

German: variant of Sauter.

Dutch: unexplained.

English: variant of Setter.

Norwegian: variant of Sater.

Muslim (Bangladesh): variant of Sattar.

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


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Where is the Satter family from?

You can see how Satter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Satter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Satter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 36 Satter families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Satter's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Satter families in 1911.
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What did your Satter ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and None Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Satter. 34% of Satter men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Satter women worked as a None Housekeeper.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Cheese Maker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • None Housekeeper
    100%

What Satter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Satter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Satter 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Satter. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Satter. For the veterans among your Satter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Satter lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Satter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Satter in 1951 was 38, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Satter 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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