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Setzkorn Family History

Setzkorn Surname 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: Etzkorn, Setzer, Setton, Seaborn, Seykora, Seton, Setzler, Metzker

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Where is the Setzkorn family from?

You can see how Setzkorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setzkorn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Setzkorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Setzkorn families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Setzkorn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Setzkorn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setzkorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Setzkorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Setzkorn. 58% of Setzkorn 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Carpenter
    43%

What Setzkorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Setzkorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setzkorn 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Setzkorn. 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 114 military records available for the last name Setzkorn. For the veterans among your Setzkorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setzkorn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Setzkorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Setzkorn in 1957 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Setzkorn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Setzkorn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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