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Setion Family History

Setion 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: Setton, Seton, Seaton, Satin, Seddon, Sexton, Senior, Stien, Seto

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Where is the Setion family from?

You can see how Setion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setion family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Setion family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Setion's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Setion families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setion 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 18 census records available for the last name Setion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setion 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Setion. 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 military records available for the last name Setion. For the veterans among your Setion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setion 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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