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Setney Family History

Setney 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: Seeney, Seaney, Seney, Sidney, Senne, Cerney, Setter, Seeley, Heaney

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Where is the Setney family from?

You can see how Setney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Setney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Setney family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Setney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Setney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setney 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 53 census records available for the last name Setney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setney 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Setney. 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 6 military records available for the last name Setney. For the veterans among your Setney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Setney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Setney in 1966 was 73, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setney 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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