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Settegast Family History

Settegast 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: Setters, Setter, Stewart, Potthast, Pentecost, Fetters, Venegas

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Where is the Settegast family from?

You can see how Settegast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Settegast family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Settegast families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Settegast families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Settegast's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Settegast families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Settegast surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Settegast ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Settegast. 50% of Settegast men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Lawyer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Settegast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Settegast 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Settegast. 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 149 military records available for the last name Settegast. For the veterans among your Settegast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Settegast lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Settegast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Settegast in 1968 was 82, and 82 in 1999.

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