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Setlow Family History

Setlow 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: Tetlow, Bellow, Kellow, Seto, Strow, Peplow, Below, Setton, Solow

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Where is the Setlow family from?

You can see how Setlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Setlow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Setlow families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Setlow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Setlow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setlow 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 295 census records available for the last name Setlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setlow 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Setlow. 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 41 military records available for the last name Setlow. For the veterans among your Setlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setlow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Setlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Setlow in 1962 was 83, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setlow 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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