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Seaforth Family History

Seaforth Surname Meaning

see Seaford.

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


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Where is the Seaforth family from?

You can see how Seaforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seaforth family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Seaforth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 3 Seaforth families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seaforth's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Seaforth families in 1901.
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What did your Seaforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seaforth. 100% of Seaforth 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Seaforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seaforth 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Seaforth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Seaforth. For the veterans among your Seaforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seaforth lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Seaforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Seaforth in 1977 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seaforth 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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