Seo Family History

Seo Surname Meaning

Korean: variant of Sŏ (see So).

Japanese: written 妹尾 the characters mean ‘younger sister’ and ‘tail’ or ‘lower slope’ and appear to be used phonetically.

This name is not common in Japan.

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Where is the Seo family from?

You can see how Seo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Seo families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Seo's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Seo families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seo 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 Seo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seo. 29% of Seo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Seo women worked as a Helper.

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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.

Laborer

29%

Tailor

15%

Clerk

15%

Field worker

15%

Helper

100%

What Seo family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 866 census records available for the last name Seo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Seo. 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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Military Records

There are 141 military records available for the last name Seo. For the veterans among your Seo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Seo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Seo in 1963 was 76, and 62 in 2004.

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Seo Surname Meaning

Korean: variant of Sŏ (see So).

Japanese: written 妹尾 the characters mean ‘younger sister’ and ‘tail’ or ‘lower slope’ and appear to be used phonetically.

This name is not common in Japan.

What is the average Seo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Seo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Seo in 1963 was 76, and 62 in 2004.

3K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
141	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
866	Census and Voter Lists
113	Member Trees

3K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
141	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
866	Census and Voter Lists
113	Member Trees

Seo Family History

Seo Surname Meaning

5,000 record(s) for Seo

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Where is the Seo family from?

What did your Seo ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Seo family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Seo lifespan?

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Seo Surname Meaning

5,000 record(s) for Seo

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Seo family from?

What did your Seo ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Seo family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Seo family history

What is the average Seo lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Seo family tree

Search for another surname