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Seafer Family History

Seafer 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: Seaver, Seifer, Seager, Seader, Shafer, Safer, Searer, Sayer, Seller

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Where is the Seafer family from?

You can see how Seafer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seafer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seafer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Seafer families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Seafer's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Seafer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seafer 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 218 census records available for the last name Seafer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seafer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Seafer. 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 28 military records available for the last name Seafer. For the veterans among your Seafer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seafer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Seafer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Seafer in 1969 was 80, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seafer 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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