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Seabrook Family History

Seabrook Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex and Hertfordshire): habitational name from Seabrook in Ivinghoe (Buckinghamshire) possibly from an Old English personal name Sǣga or Old English sǣge ‘slow moving’.

It is also derived from the term brōc meaning ‘brook’ or ‘stream’.

The combination of these elements suggests a geographical feature characterized by a slow-moving watercourse.

This name reflects the historical significance of local geography in naming conventions.

Understanding such names provides insight into the linguistic and cultural influences in the region.

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


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Where is the Seabrook family from?

You can see how Seabrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seabrook family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seabrook families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 481 Seabrook families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Seabrook's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seabrook families in 1891.
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What did your Seabrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Seabrook. 9% of Seabrook men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Seabrook women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seabrook were Incapacitated and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Gardener
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    2%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Seabrook. For the veterans among your Seabrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seabrook lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Seabrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Seabrook in 1954 was 28, and 69 in 2004.

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