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Setterman Family History

Setterman 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: Letterman, Ketterman, Fetterman, Betterman, Westerman, Seggerman

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Where is the Setterman family from?

You can see how Setterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setterman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Setterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Setterman families living in Minnesota. This was about 36% of all the recorded Setterman's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Setterman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setterman 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 Setterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Setterman. 27% of Setterman men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Setterman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Setterman were Baker and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Baker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • School Teacher
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Setterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Setterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setterman 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Setterman. 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 53 military records available for the last name Setterman. For the veterans among your Setterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setterman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Setterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Setterman in 1962 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Setterman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setterman 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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