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Sethman Family History

Sethman 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: Rethman, Selman, Rothman, Hetman, Sellman, Othman, Seaman, Guthman

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Where is the Sethman family from?

You can see how Sethman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sethman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sethman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Sethman families living in British Columbia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Sethman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sethman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sethman 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 Sethman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sethman. 36% of Sethman men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Sethman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sethman were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Sethman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sethman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sethman 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Sethman. 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 244 military records available for the last name Sethman. For the veterans among your Sethman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sethman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Sethman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sethman in 1943 was 39, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sethman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sethman 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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