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Setze Family History

Setze 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: Setzer, Metze, Sette, Sitze, Metz, Senne, Setter, Seth, Ketz, Netz

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Where is the Setze family from?

You can see how Setze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setze family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Setze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Setze families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Setze's in USA. New York had the highest population of Setze families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Setze ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Setze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setze 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Setze. 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 82 military records available for the last name Setze. For the veterans among your Setze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setze lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Setze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Setze in 1974 was 71, and 69 in 2002.

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