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Setterstrom Family History

Setterstrom 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: Otterstrom, Sederstrom, Segerstrom, Cederstrom, Soderstrom, Stenstrom

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Where is the Setterstrom family from?

You can see how Setterstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setterstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Setterstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Setterstrom families living in Kansas. This was about 38% of all the recorded Setterstrom's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Setterstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setterstrom 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 Setterstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Setterstrom. 20% of Setterstrom men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Setterstrom women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Setterstrom were Iron Worker and Operator.

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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

  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Sand Paperer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Iron Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Setterstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 781 census records available for the last name Setterstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setterstrom 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Setterstrom. 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 91 military records available for the last name Setterstrom. For the veterans among your Setterstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setterstrom lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Setterstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Setterstrom in 1955 was 56, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setterstrom 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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