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Setek Family History

Setek 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: Petek, Seek, Sebek, Sitek, Peter, Setter, Seth, Bezek, Patek, Soter

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Where is the Setek family from?

You can see how Setek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Setek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Setek family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Setek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Setek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Setek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Setek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Setek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setek 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Setek. 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 12 military records available for the last name Setek. For the veterans among your Setek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1995, in the United States, Setek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Setek in 1960 was 59, and 65 in 1995.

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