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Setherton Family History

Setherton Surname Meaning

see Seatherton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Setherton family from?

You can see how Setherton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setherton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Setherton families living in Devon. This was about 92% of all the recorded Setherton's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Setherton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setherton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Setherton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mason and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Setherton. 100% of Setherton men worked as a Mason and 60% of Setherton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Mason
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Setherton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Setherton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setherton 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Setherton. 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 19 military records available for the last name Setherton. For the veterans among your Setherton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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