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Seaward Family History

Seaward Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Seward.

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


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Where is the Seaward family from?

You can see how Seaward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seaward family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seaward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 165 Seaward families living in Devon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Seaward's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Seaward families in 1891.
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What did your Seaward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Seaward. 14% of Seaward men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Seaward women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seaward were Farmer and Charwoman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Farm Carter
    8%
  • Lorry Driver
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Charwoman
    3%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Seaward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seaward 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 Seaward. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Seaward. For the veterans among your Seaward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seaward lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Seaward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Seaward in 1963 was 82, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seaward 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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