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Setten Family History

Setten 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: Setter, Etten, Betten, Sletten, Setton, Sette, Metten, Seaton, Rutten

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Where is the Setten family from?

You can see how Setten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Setten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Setten families living in Hampshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Setten's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Setten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setten 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 Setten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Setten. 100% of Setten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Setten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 959 census records available for the last name Setten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setten 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Setten. 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 143 military records available for the last name Setten. For the veterans among your Setten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setten lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Setten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Setten in 1978 was 69, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Setten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setten 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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