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Saterlund Family History

Saterlund Name 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: Satterlund, Osterlund, Setterlund, Sauerland, Soderlund, Stenlund

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Where is the Saterlund family from?

You can see how Saterlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saterlund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Saterlund families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Saterlund's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Saterlund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saterlund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saterlund ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Saterlund ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Saterlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saterlund 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Saterlund. 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 9 military records available for the last name Saterlund. For the veterans among your Saterlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saterlund lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Saterlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Saterlund in 1976 was 85, and 82 in 2004.

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