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Seefield Family History

Seefield 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: Seefeld, Sheffield, Belfield, Benefield, Kenfield, Newfield, Enfield

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Where is the Seefield family from?

You can see how Seefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seefield family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seefield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Seefield families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Seefield's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Seefield families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seefield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Seefield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seefield. 100% of Seefield men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Seefield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Seefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seefield 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Seefield. 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 35 military records available for the last name Seefield. For the veterans among your Seefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seefield lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Seefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Seefield in 1965 was 67, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seefield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seefield 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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