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Setree Family History

Setree 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: Sebree, Petree, Street, Setter, Petre, Debree, Setzer, Serres, Serge

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Where is the Setree family from?

You can see how Setree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setree family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Setree families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Setree family living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Setree's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Setree families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setree 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 Setree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Setree. 100% of Setree men worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Setree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setree 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Setree. 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 42 military records available for the last name Setree. For the veterans among your Setree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setree lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Setree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Setree in 1968 was 75, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Setree

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setree 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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