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Settlemyer Family History

Settlemyer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Zettelmeyer; see Settlemire.

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


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Where is the Settlemyer family from?

You can see how Settlemyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Settlemyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Settlemyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Settlemyer families living in North Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Settlemyer's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Settlemyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Settlemyer 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 Settlemyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Settlemyer. 65% of Settlemyer 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
    65%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Plumber
    10%
  • Motorman
    10%

What Settlemyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Settlemyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Settlemyer 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Settlemyer. 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 352 military records available for the last name Settlemyer. For the veterans among your Settlemyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Settlemyer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Settlemyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Settlemyer in 1953 was 61, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Settlemyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Settlemyer 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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