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Setterthwaite Family History

Setterthwaite 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: Satterthwaite, Cowperthwaite, Satterwhite, Hebblethwaite, Garthwaite

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Where is the Setterthwaite family from?

You can see how Setterthwaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setterthwaite family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Setterthwaite family living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Setterthwaite's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Setterthwaite families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Setterthwaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setterthwaite 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Setterthwaite. 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 1 military records available for the last name Setterthwaite. For the veterans among your Setterthwaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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