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Seachrist Family History

Seachrist Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Siegrist.

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


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Where is the Seachrist family from?

You can see how Seachrist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seachrist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seachrist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Seachrist families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seachrist's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Seachrist families in 1891.
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What did your Seachrist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seachrist. 48% of Seachrist men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Seachrist women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seachrist were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Seachrist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Seachrist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seachrist 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Seachrist. 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 458 military records available for the last name Seachrist. For the veterans among your Seachrist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seachrist lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Seachrist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Seachrist in 1957 was 38, and 56 in 2003.

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