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Settlemeyer Family History

Settlemeyer 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: Settlemyer, Zettlemoyer, Settlemire, Stottlemyer, Sellmeyer

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Where is the Settlemeyer family from?

You can see how Settlemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Settlemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Settlemeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Settlemeyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Settlemeyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Settlemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Settlemeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Settlemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Settlemeyer. 37% of Settlemeyer men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Settlemeyer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Settlemeyer were Operator and Housewife. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Ranch Work
    14%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    58%
  • Housewife
    43%
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Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Settlemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Settlemeyer 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Settlemeyer. 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 101 military records available for the last name Settlemeyer. For the veterans among your Settlemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Settlemeyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Settlemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Settlemeyer in 1965 was 81, and 56 in 2004.

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