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Sett Family History

Sett 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: Seth, Seto, Seta, Swett, Fett, Nett, Setty, Lett, Pett, Kett

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Where is the Sett family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Eye Purchaser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sett. 36% of Sett men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Sett women worked as an Eye Purchaser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sett were Painter and Beautician. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Eye Purchaser
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Beautician
    25%
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What Sett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sett 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 821 immigration records available for the last name Sett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sett. For the veterans among your Sett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sett in 1963 was 82, and 53 in 2004.

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