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Seaholt Family History

Seaholt 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: Seaholm, Seabolt, Seasholtz, Sebolt, Seahorn, Seabold, Seaton, Holt

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Where is the Seaholt family from?

You can see how Seaholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seaholt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seaholt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Seaholt family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seaholt's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Seaholt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seaholt 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 Seaholt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seaholt. 50% of Seaholt men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Seaholt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Seaholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seaholt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Seaholt. 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 1 military records available for the last name Seaholt. For the veterans among your Seaholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seaholt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Seaholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Seaholt in 1965 was 67, and 74 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seaholt 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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