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Seeby Family History

Seeby Surname Meaning

see Sabey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Seeby family from?

You can see how Seeby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seeby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Seeby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Seeby families living in Berkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Seeby's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Seeby families in 1891.
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What did your Seeby 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 Seeby. 60% of Seeby men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Seeby 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • County Council Roadman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Seeby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 737 census records available for the last name Seeby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seeby 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Seeby. 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 124 military records available for the last name Seeby. For the veterans among your Seeby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seeby lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Seeby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Seeby in 1969 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seeby 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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