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Seavin Family History

Seavin 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: Savin, Slavin, Servin, Beavin, Sevin, Heavin, Gavin, Sabin, Seaton

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Where is the Seavin family from?

You can see how Seavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seavin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seavin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Seavin families living in Alberta. This was about 86% of all the recorded Seavin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Seavin families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Seavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seavin 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Seavin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Seavin. For the veterans among your Seavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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