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Settje Family History

Settje 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: Settle, Sette, Setter, Jette, Nettle, Setty, Mette, Setton, Rettke

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Where is the Settje family from?

You can see how Settje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Settje family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Settje families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Settje's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Settje families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Settje 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 Settje ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Settje. 67% of Settje men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Settje family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Settje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Settje 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Settje. 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 67 military records available for the last name Settje. For the veterans among your Settje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Settje lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Settje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Settje in 1963 was 85, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Settje

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Settje 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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