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Sethlow Family History

Sethlow 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: Tetlow, Lithgow, Seth, Swallow, Bellow, Kellow, Seto, Strow, Peplow

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Where is the Sethlow family from?

You can see how Sethlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sethlow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sethlow families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sethlow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sethlow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sethlow 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 21 census records available for the last name Sethlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sethlow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sethlow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sethlow. For the veterans among your Sethlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sethlow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1973, in the United States, Sethlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sethlow in 1969 was 79, and 80 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sethlow 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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