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Settle Family History

Settle Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Settle (Yorkshire) from Old English setl ‘abode dwelling’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nettle, Kettle, Suttle, Sette, Selle, Searle, Gentle, Tuttle, Bentle

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Where is the Settle family from?

You can see how Settle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Settle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Settle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 21 Settle families living in Virginia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Settle's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Settle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Settle 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 Settle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Settle. 22% of Settle men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Settle women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Settle were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Stenographer
    6%
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What Settle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50,000 census records available for the last name Settle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Settle 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Settle. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Settle. For the veterans among your Settle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Settle lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Settle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Settle in 1945 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

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