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Settell Family History

Settell 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: Kettell, Sentell, Setter, Sewell, Stell, Zettel, Hettel, Cattell

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Where is the Settell family from?

You can see how Settell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Settell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Settell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Settell families living in Tennessee. This was about 47% of all the recorded Settell's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Settell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Settell 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 Settell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Settell. 43% of Settell men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Settell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Settell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Settell 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Settell. 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 84 military records available for the last name Settell. For the veterans among your Settell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Settell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Settell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Settell in 1968 was 64, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Settell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Settell 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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