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Searless Family History

Searless 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: Searles, Searle, Harless, Sarles, Farless, Searls, Seales, Earles

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Where is the Searless family from?

You can see how Searless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Searless family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Searless families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Searless families living in New Jersey. This was about 88% of all the recorded Searless's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Searless families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Searless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Searless 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Searless. 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 24 military records available for the last name Searless. For the veterans among your Searless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Searless lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Searless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Searless in 1966 was 67, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Searless 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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