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Settlemire Family History

Settlemire Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Zettelmeyer: variant of Settelmeier distinguishing name for the tenant farmer (see Meyer) of a principal farm or estate.

Middle Low German sadel(hof).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Settlemire family from?

You can see how Settlemire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Settlemire family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Settlemire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Settlemire family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Settlemire's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Settlemire families in 1891.
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What did your Settlemire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Settlemire. 32% of Settlemire men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Settlemire women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Settlemire were Clerk and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Barber
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Settlemire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Settlemire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Settlemire 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Settlemire. 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 485 military records available for the last name Settlemire. For the veterans among your Settlemire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Settlemire lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Settlemire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Settlemire in 1963 was 81, and 78 in 2004.

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