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Settig Family History

Settig 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: Sittig, Rettig, Gettig, Fettig, Wettig, Setter, Fertig, Pettis, Selig

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Where is the Settig family from?

You can see how Settig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Settig family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Settig families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Settig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Settig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Settig 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 Settig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Settig. 60% of Settig men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Settig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Settig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Settig 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Settig. 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 32 military records available for the last name Settig. For the veterans among your Settig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Settig lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Settig 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Settig

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