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Setterland Family History

Setterland 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: Setterlund, Sutherland, Netherland, Satterlund, Sunderland, Letterman

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Where is the Setterland family from?

You can see how Setterland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setterland family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Setterland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Setterland families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Setterland's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Setterland families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setterland 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 Setterland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Setterland. 43% of Setterland men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Setterland women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Foreman
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Setterland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Setterland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setterland 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Setterland. 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 49 military records available for the last name Setterland. For the veterans among your Setterland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setterland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Setterland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Setterland in 1965 was 81, and 79 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Setterland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setterland 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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