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Seagar Family History

Seagar Surname Meaning

see Seager. see Sagar.

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


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Where is the Seagar family from?

You can see how Seagar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seagar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seagar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Seagar families living in Devon. This was about 19% of all the recorded Seagar's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Seagar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seagar 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 Seagar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seagar. 70% of Seagar 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
    70%
  • Shop Assistant
    16%
  • Cotton Weaver
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Seagar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seagar 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Seagar. 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 234 military records available for the last name Seagar. For the veterans among your Seagar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seagar lifespan?

Average Seagar life expectancy in 1969 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seagar 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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