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Seavey Family History

Seavey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Seavy and Sevey unexplained.

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


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Where is the Seavey family from?

You can see how Seavey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seavey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seavey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Seavey families living in Hampshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Seavey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Seavey families in 1891.
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What did your Seavey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seavey. 16% of Seavey men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Seavey women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seavey were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Seavey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seavey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Seavey. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Seavey. For the veterans among your Seavey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seavey lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Seavey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Seavey in 1940 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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