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Setton Family History

Setton Surname Meaning

Jewish (from the Ottoman Empire): altered form of Sutton. English (Middlesex): variant of Seaton.

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


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Where is the Setton family from?

You can see how Setton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Setton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Setton families living in Quebec. This was about 48% of all the recorded Setton's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Setton families in 1911.
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What did your Setton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Setton. 25% of Setton men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Setton women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Setton were Miner and Telephone Operator.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Fisherman
    14%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Help On Farm
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Telephone Operator
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Setton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setton 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 810 immigration records available for the last name Setton. 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 247 military records available for the last name Setton. For the veterans among your Setton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Setton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Setton in 1966 was 70, and 60 in 2004.

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