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Setterholm Family History

Setterholm 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: Westerholm, Westerhold, Fetterhoff, Fetterolf, Soderholm, Osterholm

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Where is the Setterholm family from?

You can see how Setterholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setterholm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Setterholm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Setterholm families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Setterholm's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Setterholm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setterholm 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 Setterholm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Setterholm. 100% of Setterholm men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Setterholm women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Setterholm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Setterholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setterholm 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Setterholm. 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 160 military records available for the last name Setterholm. For the veterans among your Setterholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setterholm lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Setterholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Setterholm in 1955 was 51, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Setterholm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setterholm 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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