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Seable Family History

Seable 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: Sable, Searle, Seale, Seagle, Sale, Beadle, Eagle, Kemble, Cable

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Where is the Seable family from?

You can see how Seable families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seable family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Seable families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Seable family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seable's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Seable families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seable 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 Seable ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties (retired) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seable. 100% of Seable women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties (retired).

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties (retired)
    100%

What Seable family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Seable. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seable 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Seable. 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 12 military records available for the last name Seable. For the veterans among your Seable ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seable lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Seable life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Seable in 1969 was 65, and 80 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seable

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seable 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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