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Settes Family History

Settes 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: Setter, Sette, Fettes, Settles, Bettes, Setters, Ketter, Netter

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Where is the Settes family from?

You can see how Settes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Settes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Settes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Settes family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Settes's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Settes families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Settes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Settes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Settes 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Settes. 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 12 military records available for the last name Settes. For the veterans among your Settes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Settes lifespan?

Average Settes life expectancy in 1992 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Settes 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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