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Setford Family History

Setford Surname Meaning

Unexplained. The existence of Francis Setterforth 1694 in IGI (Amberley Sussex) suggests a possible migration of this now extinct northern name.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Setford family from?

You can see how Setford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Setford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Setford families living in Hampshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Setford's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Setford families in 1891.
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What did your Setford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Setford. 50% of Setford men worked as a Bank Clerk and 88% of Setford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Setford were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Wife
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Setford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setford 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Setford. 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 174 military records available for the last name Setford. For the veterans among your Setford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setford lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Setford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Setford in 1967 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setford ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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