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Searer Family History

Searer Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Searer family from?

You can see how Searer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Searer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Searer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Searer families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Searer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Searer families in 1891.
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What did your Searer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Searer. 100% of Searer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Searer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Searer 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Searer. 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 243 military records available for the last name Searer. For the veterans among your Searer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Searer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Searer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Searer in 1957 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Searer 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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