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Satzer Family History

Satzer 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: Setzer, Sitzer, Katzer, Sater, Salzer, Satter, Batzer, Shatzer

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Where is the Satzer family from?

You can see how Satzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Satzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Satzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Satzer families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Satzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Satzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Satzer 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 Satzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Satzer. 63% of Satzer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

What Satzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Satzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Satzer 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Satzer. 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 51 military records available for the last name Satzer. For the veterans among your Satzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Satzer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Satzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Satzer in 1965 was 68, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Satzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Satzer 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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