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Seamman Family History

Seamman 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: Seaman, Selman, Dearman, Salman, Sellman, Spearman, Speakman

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Where is the Seamman family from?

You can see how Seamman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seamman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seamman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Seamman families living in Middlesex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Seamman's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Seamman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Seamman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seamman 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Seamman. 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 23 military records available for the last name Seamman. For the veterans among your Seamman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seamman lifespan?

Average Seamman life expectancy in 1968 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seamman 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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