This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sete family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sete Family History

Sete 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: Seth, See, Seto, Seta, Sepe, Pete, Sette, Peter, Lee, Neve

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Sete family from?

You can see how Sete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sete family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sete families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Sete families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sete's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Sete families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sete surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Sete family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Sete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sete census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Sete

Passenger Lists

There are 149 immigration records available for the last name Sete. 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.

View all Sete immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Sete. For the veterans among your Sete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sete military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sete family history

Discover More

What is the average Sete lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Sete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sete in 1975 was 38, and 56 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sete

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sete 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sete family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial