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Satterfield Name Meaning

English: variant of Satterthwaite .

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


Similar surnames: Sutterfield, Summerfield, Sommerfield, Waterfield, Latterell

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Where is the Satterfield family from?

You can see how Satterfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Satterfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Satterfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Satterfield families living in Manitoba. This was about 57% of all the recorded Satterfield's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Satterfield families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Satterfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Satterfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Satterfield. 21% of Satterfield men worked as a Farmer and 7% of Satterfield women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Satterfield were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    7%
  • Maid
    7%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%
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Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Satterfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Satterfield 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 Satterfield. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Satterfield. For the veterans among your Satterfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Satterfield lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Satterfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1956. The average life expectancy for Satterfield in 1943 was 28, and 74 in 2004.

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