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Setsma Family History

Setsma 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: Sesma, Sytsma, Seta, Sessa, Reitsma, Sietsema, Setser, Petska, Jelsma

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setsma 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 51 census records available for the last name Setsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setsma 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Setsma. 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 3 military records available for the last name Setsma. For the veterans among your Setsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setsma lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Setsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Setsma in 1973 was 87, and 60 in 2002.

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