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Satchwell Name Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Setchfield a habitational name from Secqueville (Calvados Seine-Maritime in France) probably named with Latin sicca ‘dry’ + villa ‘estate’.

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


Similar surnames: Setchell, Satchell, Lacewell, Cashwell, Stilwell, Sandell, Burchell

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Where is the Satchwell family from?

You can see how Satchwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Satchwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Satchwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Satchwell families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Satchwell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Satchwell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Satchwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Satchwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Satchwell. 100% of Satchwell 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Satchwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Satchwell 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Satchwell. 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 789 military records available for the last name Satchwell. For the veterans among your Satchwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Satchwell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Satchwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Satchwell in 1944 was 44, and 78 in 2003.

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