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Setka Family History

Setka 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: Seta, Betka, Serra, Seda, Senna, Seth, Belka, Sera, Sella, Cetta

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Where is the Setka family from?

You can see how Setka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Setka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Setka families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Setka's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Setka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Setka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Setka. 34% of Setka men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Setka women worked as a Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fisherman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Setka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Setka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setka 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Setka. 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 61 military records available for the last name Setka. For the veterans among your Setka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Setka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Setka in 1962 was 54, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Setka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setka 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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