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Setnar Family History

Setnar 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: Setter, Star, Senna, Sena, Setzer, Swetnam, Seta, Sattar, Seiner

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Where is the Setnar family from?

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

What did your Setnar ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Setnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setnar 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Setnar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Setnar. For the veterans among your Setnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setnar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Setnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Setnar in 1965 was 58, and 83 in 2003.

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