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Setvin Family History

Setvin 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: Servin, Sevin, Stein, Savin, Satin, Levin, Slavin, Nevin, Potvin

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Where is the Setvin family from?

You can see how Setvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setvin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Setvin family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Setvin's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Setvin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setvin 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 Setvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Setvin. 100% of Setvin women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Setvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setvin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Setvin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Setvin. For the veterans among your Setvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setvin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Setvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Setvin in 1973 was 53, and 81 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setvin 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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