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Setier Family History

Setier 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: Setter, Setzer, Stier, Sevier, Sether, Seier, Setser, Peter, Seller

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Where is the Setier family from?

You can see how Setier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Setier family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Setier's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Setier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setier 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 35 census records available for the last name Setier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setier 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Setier. 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 3 military records available for the last name Setier. For the veterans among your Setier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setier 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Setier

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