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Setlin Family History

Setlin 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: Serlin, Sellin, Selin, Stein, Berlin, Melin, Newlin, Gatlin, Satin

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Where is the Setlin family from?

You can see how Setlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setlin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Setlin family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Setlin's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Setlin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setlin 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 Setlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Setlin. 100% of Setlin men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Setlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Setlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setlin 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Setlin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Setlin. For the veterans among your Setlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setlin lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Setlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Setlin in 1977 was 84, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setlin 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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