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Setterfield Family History

Setterfield Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Setterfield family from?

You can see how Setterfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setterfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Setterfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 268 Setterfield families living in Kent. This was about 80% of all the recorded Setterfield's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Setterfield families in 1891.
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What did your Setterfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Setterfield. 27% of Setterfield men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Setterfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Setterfield were Gardener and Domestic Service.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    27%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Engine Cleaner Southern Railwa Qualified To Act As Fireman (heavy locomotive
    8%
  • Gardener
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Service
    2%

What Setterfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Setterfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setterfield 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 605 immigration records available for the last name Setterfield. 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 627 military records available for the last name Setterfield. For the veterans among your Setterfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setterfield lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Setterfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Setterfield in 1965 was 75, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setterfield 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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