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Seeney Family History

Seeney Surname Meaning

English: variant of Senior. Irish: variant of Sweeney.

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


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Where is the Seeney family from?

You can see how Seeney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seeney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seeney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Seeney families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Seeney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seeney families in 1891.
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What did your Seeney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Seeney. 34% of Seeney men worked as a Bricklayer and 77% of Seeney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seeney were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Wharf Labourer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%

What Seeney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Seeney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seeney 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Seeney. 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 686 military records available for the last name Seeney. For the veterans among your Seeney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seeney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Seeney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Seeney in 1963 was 72, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seeney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seeney 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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