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Seab Family History

Seab 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: Seal, Swab, Saab, Seat, Seib, Sear, Sea, Seay, Bean, Bear

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Where is the Seab family from?

You can see how Seab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seab family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seab families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Seab family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Seab's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Seab families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seab 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 Seab ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Caskier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seab. 67% of Seab men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Seab women worked as a Caskier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seab were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Caskier
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Seab family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Seab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seab 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Seab. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 103 military records available for the last name Seab. For the veterans among your Seab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seab lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Seab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Seab in 1966 was 49, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seab 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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