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Sethi Family History

Sethi Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Arora Khatri and Sikh name based on the name of clans in the Arora and Khatri communities.

It is derived from Sanskrit šreṣṭhī which denotes the head of a mercantile or other guild.

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


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Where is the Sethi family from?

You can see how Sethi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sethi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sethi family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sethi's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sethi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sethi 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 Sethi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sethi. 100% of Sethi men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Sethi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sethi 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Sethi. 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 47 military records available for the last name Sethi. For the veterans among your Sethi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sethi lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Sethi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sethi in 1975 was 26, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sethi 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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