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Setterwall Family History

Setterwall 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: Tattersall, Catterall, Stierwalt, Wetherall, Setter, Waterfall

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Where is the Setterwall family from?

You can see how Setterwall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setterwall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Setterwall families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Setterwall family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Setterwall's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Setterwall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setterwall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Setterwall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setterwall 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Setterwall. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Setterwall. For the veterans among your Setterwall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setterwall lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Setterwall

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