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Sethright Family History

Sethright 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: Seabright, Gathright, Sebright, Searight, Seright, Seawright, Enright

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Where is the Sethright family from?

You can see how Sethright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sethright family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Sethright families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sethright's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sethright families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Sethright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sethright 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 Sethright. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Sethright. For the veterans among your Sethright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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