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Setler Family History

Setler 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: Seller, Setter, Betler, Semler, Setzer, Seiler, Segler, Sether

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Where is the Setler family from?

You can see how Setler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Setler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Setler family living in Maryland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Setler's in USA. Maryland and 3 other states had the highest population of Setler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Setler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Setler. 36% of Setler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Setler women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Setler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setler 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Setler. 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 175 military records available for the last name Setler. For the veterans among your Setler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Setler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Setler in 1954 was 45, and 72 in 2003.

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