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Setta Family History

Setta 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: Cetta, Seta, Setty, Petta, Sette, Nitta, Serra, Cotta, Setter, Mehta

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Where is the Setta family from?

You can see how Setta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setta family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Setta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Setta family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Setta's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Setta families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setta 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 Setta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Setta. 47% of Setta men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Setta women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Setta were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Setta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 897 census records available for the last name Setta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setta 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Setta. 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 105 military records available for the last name Setta. For the veterans among your Setta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setta lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Setta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Setta in 1967 was 87, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Setta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setta 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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