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Setliff Family History

Setliff Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sutcliffe.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Setliff family from?

You can see how Setliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setliff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Setliff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Setliff family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Setliff's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Setliff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setliff 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 Setliff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Setliff. 35% of Setliff men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Setliff women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Setliff were Teacher and Beautician.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Teacher
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    34%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Beautician
    17%

What Setliff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Setliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setliff 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Setliff. 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 852 military records available for the last name Setliff. For the veterans among your Setliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setliff lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Setliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Setliff in 1954 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setliff 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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