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Seoby Family History

Seoby 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: Selby, Scoby, Sebby, Saxby, Seery, Sorby, Sebo, Sealy, Setty, Shelby

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Where is the Seoby family from?

You can see how Seoby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seoby family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Seoby families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Seoby family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seoby's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Seoby families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seoby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Seoby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seoby 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Seoby. 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 2 military records available for the last name Seoby. For the veterans among your Seoby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seoby 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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