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Seton Name Meaning

Scottish (Midlothian) and English: variant of Seaton .

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


Similar surnames: Setton, Seeton, Seaton, Seto, Semon, Sheron, Betton, Lemon, Degon

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Where is the Seton family from?

You can see how Seton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Seton families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Seton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Seton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seton. 14% of Seton men worked as a Truck Driver and 20% of Seton women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seton were Machinist and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Seton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seton 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Seton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Seton. For the veterans among your Seton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Seton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Seton in 1965 was 80, and 1 in 2004.

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