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Seekins Family History

Seekins Surname Meaning

English: variant of Seekings.

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


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Where is the Seekins family from?

You can see how Seekins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seekins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seekins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Seekins families living in Yorkshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Seekins's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Seekins families in 1891.
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What did your Seekins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Seekins. 100% of Seekins men worked as a Lorry Driver and 100% of Seekins 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

  • Lorry Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Seekins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Seekins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seekins 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Seekins. 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 779 military records available for the last name Seekins. For the veterans among your Seekins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seekins lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Seekins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Seekins in 1945 was 31, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seekins 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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