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Settie Family History

Settie 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: Suttie, Settle, Sette, Pettie, Setter, Sittig, Jette, Pettis, Nettle

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Where is the Settie family from?

You can see how Settie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Settie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Settie families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Settie families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Settie's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Settie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Settie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Settie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Settie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Settie 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Settie. 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 16 military records available for the last name Settie. For the veterans among your Settie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Settie lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Settie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Settie in 1975 was 68, and 88 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Settie 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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