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Sethne Family History

Sethne 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: Stone, Senne, Seth, Bethune, Sethi, Serene, Stine, Sathe, Stene

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Where is the Sethne family from?

You can see how Sethne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sethne family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sethne family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Sethne's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Sethne families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sethne 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 79 census records available for the last name Sethne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sethne 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sethne. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sethne. For the veterans among your Sethne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sethne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Sethne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sethne in 1964 was 77, and 78 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sethne 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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