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Setu Family History

Setu 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: Seth, Situ, Seto, Seta, Tetu, Hetu, Su, Metz, Seda, Sell

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Where is the Setu family from?

You can see how Setu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setu family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Setu family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Setu's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Setu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setu 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 70 census records available for the last name Setu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setu 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Setu. 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 43 military records available for the last name Setu. For the veterans among your Setu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setu lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Setu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Setu in 1989 was 25, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Setu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setu 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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