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Seers Family History

Seers Surname Meaning

see Sayers.

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


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Where is the Seers family from?

You can see how Seers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Seers families living in Essex. This was about 13% of all the recorded Seers's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Seers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seers 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 Seers 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 Seers. 22% of Seers men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Seers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seers were General Labourer Heavy Work and Private Means.

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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
    22%
  • Painter Decorator (own Ac)
    22%
  • Retired
    15%
  • General Labourer Heavy Work
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Private Means
    7%

What Seers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Seers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seers 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 680 immigration records available for the last name Seers. 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 795 military records available for the last name Seers. For the veterans among your Seers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Seers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Seers in 1963 was 67, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seers 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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