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Setterlin Family History

Setterlin 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: Sutterlin, Sutherlin, Ketterling, Setterlund, Peterlin, Severin

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Where is the Setterlin family from?

You can see how Setterlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setterlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Setterlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Setterlin family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Setterlin's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Setterlin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Setterlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setterlin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Setterlin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Setterlin. For the veterans among your Setterlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setterlin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Setterlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Setterlin in 1962 was 81, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setterlin 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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