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Setterquist Family History

Setterquist 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: Soderquist, Cederquist, Stenquist, Stromquist, Lagerquist, Setterlund

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Where is the Setterquist family from?

You can see how Setterquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setterquist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Setterquist family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Setterquist's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Setterquist families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setterquist 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 Setterquist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plater was the top reported job for people in the USA named Setterquist. 50% of Setterquist men worked as a Plater.

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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

  • Plater
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Setterquist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Setterquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setterquist 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Setterquist. 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 58 military records available for the last name Setterquist. For the veterans among your Setterquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setterquist lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Setterquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Setterquist in 1967 was 80, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Setterquist

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setterquist 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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