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Setmayer Family History

Setmayer 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: Metayer, Neumayer, Stayer, Strayer, Sayer, Mayer, Setter, Neumeyer

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Where is the Setmayer family from?

You can see how Setmayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setmayer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Setmayer families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Setmayer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Setmayer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setmayer 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 33 census records available for the last name Setmayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setmayer 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Setmayer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Setmayer. For the veterans among your Setmayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setmayer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Setmayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Setmayer in 1970 was 55, and 83 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setmayer 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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