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Settles Family History

Settles Surname Meaning

English: variant of Settle with post-medieval excrescent -s. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Settles family from?

You can see how Settles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Settles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Settles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Settles families living in Kent. This was about 47% of all the recorded Settles's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Settles families in 1891.
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What did your Settles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Settles. 100% of Settles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Settles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Settles 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Settles. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Settles. For the veterans among your Settles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Settles lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Settles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Settles in 1944 was 28, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Settles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Settles 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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