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Setzler Name Meaning

German (Baden): variant of Setzer .

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


Similar surnames: Hetzler, Betzler, Sitzler, Setzer, Wetzler, Seyler, Selzler, Etzler

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Where is the Setzler family from?

You can see how Setzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Setzler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Setzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Setzler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Setzler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Setzler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Setzler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Setzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Setzler. 37% of Setzler men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Setzler women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Setzler were Dentist and Housewife. .

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Dentist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Setzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Setzler 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Setzler. 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 528 military records available for the last name Setzler. For the veterans among your Setzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Setzler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Setzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Setzler in 1946 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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