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Seton Family History

Seton Surname Meaning

Scottish (Midlothian) and English: variant of Seaton.

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


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Where is the Seton family from?

You can see how Seton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 78 Seton families living in London. This was about 51% of all the recorded Seton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seton families in 1891.
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What did your Seton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, School Master and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Seton. 100% of Seton men worked as a School Master and 75% of Seton 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

  • School Master
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • School Matron
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Seton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seton 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Seton. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Seton. For the veterans among your Seton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Seton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Seton in 1965 was 80, and 1 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seton 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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