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Sets Family History

Sets 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: Seth, Sens, Seto, Seta, Swets, Seats, Sees, Reis, Metz, Lees

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Where is the Sets family from?

You can see how Sets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sets family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sets families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sets families living in Wisconsin. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sets's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sets families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sets 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 Sets ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Prop was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sets. 100% of Sets men worked as a Prop.

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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 1921

  • Prop
    100%

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Sets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sets 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Sets. 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 26 military records available for the last name Sets. For the veterans among your Sets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sets lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sets 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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