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Settleman Family History

Settleman 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: Gentleman, Gittleman, Mittleman, Stallman, Selman, Settlemire

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Where is the Settleman family from?

You can see how Settleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Settleman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Settleman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Settleman family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Settleman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Settleman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Settleman 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 49 census records available for the last name Settleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Settleman 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Settleman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Settleman. For the veterans among your Settleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Settleman lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Settleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Settleman in 1984 was 77, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Settleman 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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