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Setkin Family History

Setkin 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: Etkin, Stein, Satin, Serlin, Botkin, Elkin, Belkin, Seki, Sellin

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Where is the Setkin family from?

You can see how Setkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Setkin families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Setkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Setkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setkin 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 12 census records available for the last name Setkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setkin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Setkin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Setkin. For the veterans among your Setkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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