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Setzman Family History

Setzman 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: Sitzman, Kietzman, Selman, Hetman, Sellman, Seaman, Weitzman

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Where is the Setzman family from?

You can see how Setzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setzman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Setzman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Setzman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Setzman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Setzman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setzman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Setzman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Setzman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Setzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setzman 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Setzman. 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 19 military records available for the last name Setzman. For the veterans among your Setzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setzman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Setzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Setzman in 1970 was 77, and 85 in 2003.

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