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Setaro Family History

Setaro Name Meaning

Italian: occupational name for a silk weaver spinner or worker from an agent derivative of seta ‘silk’.

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


Similar surnames: Seta, Notaro, Cestaro, Sitarz, Sitar, Petro, Sodaro, Seward, Fearon

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Where is the Setaro family from?

You can see how Setaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setaro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Setaro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Setaro families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Setaro's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Setaro families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setaro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Setaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Setaro. 38% of Setaro men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Setaro women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Setaro were Bartender and Stenographer. .

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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
    38%
  • Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Bartender
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Typist
    20%
  • Pharmacist
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Setaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setaro 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Setaro. 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 242 military records available for the last name Setaro. For the veterans among your Setaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setaro lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Setaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Setaro in 1949 was 66, and 67 in 2004.

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