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Setty Family History

Setty Surname Meaning

Indian (Andhra Pradesh Karnataka): name found in various mercantile communities from Sanskrit šreṣṭhī which refers to the head of a mercantile or other guild.

Chetty in Tamil Nadu is a cognate name.

Compare Sethi.

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


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Where is the Setty family from?

You can see how Setty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Setty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Setty families living in Yorkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Setty's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Setty families in 1891.
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What did your Setty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Setty. 100% of Setty 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Setty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setty 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Setty. 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 422 military records available for the last name Setty. For the veterans among your Setty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setty lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Setty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Setty in 1961 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setty 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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