This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Setzke family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Setzke Family History

Setzke 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: Petzke, Stoke, Setzer, Natzke, Rettke, Metze, Betke, Settle, Fitzke

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Setzke family from?

You can see how Setzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setzke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Setzke families living in Illinois. This was about 49% of all the recorded Setzke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Setzke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setzke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Setzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Setzke. 18% of Setzke men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Setzke women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Setzke were Truck Driver and Office Work.

View Census Data for Setzke | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Office Work
    50%

What Setzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Setzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setzke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Setzke

Passenger Lists

There are 120 immigration records available for the last name Setzke. 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.

View all Setzke immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 139 military records available for the last name Setzke. For the veterans among your Setzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Setzke military records

You've only scratched the surface of Setzke family history

Discover More

What is the average Setzke lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Setzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Setzke in 1953 was 57, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Setzke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setzke 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Setzke family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial