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Setterburg Family History

Setterburg 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: Setterberg, Zetterberg, Westerberg, Hesterberg, Setterlund

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Where is the Setterburg family from?

You can see how Setterburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setterburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Setterburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Setterburg families living in Iowa. This was about 83% of all the recorded Setterburg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Setterburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setterburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Setterburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Setterburg. 100% of Setterburg men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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What Setterburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Setterburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setterburg 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Setterburg. 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 7 military records available for the last name Setterburg. For the veterans among your Setterburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setterburg lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Setterburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Setterburg in 1959 was 54, and 79 in 2000.

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