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Setcher Family History

Setcher 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: Letcher, Ketcher, Sether, Betcher, Satcher, Becher, Setter, Belcher

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Where is the Setcher family from?

You can see how Setcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setcher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Setcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Setcher families living in California. This was about 63% of all the recorded Setcher's in USA. California had the highest population of Setcher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setcher 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 189 census records available for the last name Setcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setcher 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Setcher. 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 Setcher. For the veterans among your Setcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setcher lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1987, in the United States, Setcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Setcher in 1982 was 69, and 81 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setcher 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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