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Setchell Name Meaning

English:: habitational name from Setchel Fen in Cottenham (Cambridgeshire) from Old English secg ‘sedge’ + haga ‘enclosure’ later confused with hall and hill. variant of Satchell .

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


Similar surnames: Satchwell, Satchell, Burchell, Seawell, Michell, Ketchem, Mitchel

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Where is the Setchell family from?

You can see how Setchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Setchell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Setchell families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 47% of all the recorded Setchell's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Setchell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setchell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Setchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Setchell. 100% of Setchell men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Setchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setchell 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 715 immigration records available for the last name Setchell. 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 698 military records available for the last name Setchell. For the veterans among your Setchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setchell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Setchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Setchell in 1955 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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