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Setser Family History

Setser Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Setzer.

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


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Where is the Setser family from?

You can see how Setser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Setser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Setser families living in North Carolina. This was about 58% of all the recorded Setser's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Setser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setser 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 Setser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Setser. 30% of Setser men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Setser women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Setser were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    10%
  • Housework
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%

What Setser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Setser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setser 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Setser. 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 Setser. For the veterans among your Setser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setser lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Setser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Setser in 1940 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setser 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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