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Seternus Family History

Seternus 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: Sterns, Severns, Ternus, Stern, Severn, Peters, Petrus, Saetern

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What did your Seternus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cigar Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seternus. 50% of Seternus women worked as a Cigar Maker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    50%
  • Cigar Wrapper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Seternus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seternus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Seternus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Seternus. For the veterans among your Seternus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seternus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Seternus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Seternus in 1966 was 76, and 49 in 2000.

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