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Settel Family History

Settel 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: Setter, Zettel, Hettel, Sette, Kettel, Ettel, Gettel, Vettel, Eitel

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Where is the Settel family from?

You can see how Settel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Settel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Settel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Settel family living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Settel's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Settel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Settel 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 Settel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sales Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Settel. 60% of Settel men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Settel women worked as a Sales Lady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Settel were Lawyer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Lawyer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Settel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Settel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Settel 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Settel. 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 151 military records available for the last name Settel. For the veterans among your Settel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Settel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Settel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Settel in 1957 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Settel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Settel 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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