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Seaby Family History

Seaby Surname Meaning

see Sabey.

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


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Where is the Seaby family from?

You can see how Seaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seaby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seaby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Seaby families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Seaby's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Seaby families in 1891.
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What did your Seaby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seaby. 73% of Seaby 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Hosiery Finisher
    6%

What Seaby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Seaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seaby 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Seaby. 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 205 military records available for the last name Seaby. For the veterans among your Seaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seaby lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Seaby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Seaby in 1972 was 44, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seaby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seaby 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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