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Setchell Family History

Setchell Surname Meaning

English:: habitational name from Setchel Fen in Cottenham (Cambridgeshire) from Old English secg ‘sedge’ + haga ‘enclosure’ later confused with hall and hill.

variant of Satchell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Setchell family from?

You can see how Setchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Setchell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 87 Setchell families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Setchell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Setchell families in 1891.
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What did your Setchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Setchell. 13% of Setchell men worked as a Bricklayer and 76% of Setchell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Setchell were Brickworks Drawer and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farm Labourer
    10%
  • Brickworks Drawer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Setchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setchell 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 715 immigration records available for the last name Setchell. 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 698 military records available for the last name Setchell. For the veterans among your Setchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setchell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Setchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Setchell in 1955 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setchell 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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