Setterlund Family History

Setterlund Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of a variant of the placename element sät(t)er ‘outlying meadow’.

In this context, the name integrates an evocative landscape feature reflecting the natural beauty of the region.

The second component of the name, the ornamental element lund, translates to ‘grove’.

This combination captures a sense of place, connecting individuals to both the meadow and the grove, which are common features in Swedish landscapes.

Overall, this name reflects the rich cultural heritage and linguistic traditions of Sweden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

4K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
226	Military Records
505	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

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Where is the Setterlund family from?

You can see how Setterlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setterlund family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Setterlund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Setterlund families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Setterlund's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Setterlund families in 1880.

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What did your Setterlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Setterlund.

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Unpaid domestic duties

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There are 1K census records available for the last name Setterlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setterlund census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 505 immigration records available for the last name Setterlund. 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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Military Records

There are 226 military records available for the last name Setterlund. For the veterans among your Setterlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setterlund lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Setterlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Setterlund in 1961 was 60, and 87 in 2004.

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Setterlund Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of a variant of the placename element sät(t)er ‘outlying meadow’.

In this context, the name integrates an evocative landscape feature reflecting the natural beauty of the region.

The second component of the name, the ornamental element lund, translates to ‘grove’.

This combination captures a sense of place, connecting individuals to both the meadow and the grove, which are common features in Swedish landscapes.

Overall, this name reflects the rich cultural heritage and linguistic traditions of Sweden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Setterlund family from?

What did your Setterlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Setterlund.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Setterlund family records will you find?

What is the average Setterlund lifespan?

Setterlund Family History

Setterlund Surname Meaning

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Setterlund Surname Meaning

8,000 record(s) for Setterlund

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Where is the Setterlund family from?

What did your Setterlund ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Setterlund family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Setterlund lifespan?

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