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Setapen Family History

Setapen Name 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: Stapel, Staten, Seaton, Serafin, Setter, Stave, Shippen, Steen

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Where is the Setapen family from?

You can see how Setapen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setapen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Setapen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Setapen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Setapen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setapen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Setapen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Setapen. 100% of Setapen men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Setapen women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%
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What Setapen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Setapen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setapen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Setapen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Setapen. For the veterans among your Setapen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setapen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Setapen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Setapen in 1968 was 77, and 85 in 1999.

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