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Setien Family History

Setien 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: Stien, Semien, Setter, Satin, Steen, Heien, Stiel, Setzer, Stier

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Where is the Setien family from?

You can see how Setien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Setien families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Setien's in USA. California had the highest population of Setien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Setien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setien 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Setien. 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 47 military records available for the last name Setien. For the veterans among your Setien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setien lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Setien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Setien in 1966 was 77, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Setien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setien 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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