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Satzke Family History

Satzke 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: Natzke, Matzke, Patzke, Gatzke, Latzke, Stoke, Sathe, Satz, Fratzke

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Where is the Satzke family from?

You can see how Satzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Satzke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Satzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Satzke families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Satzke's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Satzke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Satzke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Satzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman and Shirt Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Satzke. 25% of Satzke men worked as a Fireman and 100% of Satzke women worked as a Shirt Finisher. .

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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

  • Fireman
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shirt Finisher
    100%
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What Satzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Satzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Satzke 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Satzke. 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 123 military records available for the last name Satzke. For the veterans among your Satzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Satzke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Satzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Satzke in 1965 was 83, and 100 in 2003.

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