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Seagreaves Family History

Seagreaves 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: Seagraves, Seagrave, Sagraves, Seagroves, Segraves, Greaves

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Where is the Seagreaves family from?

You can see how Seagreaves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seagreaves family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Seagreaves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Seagreaves families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seagreaves's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Seagreaves families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seagreaves 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 Seagreaves ancestors do for a living?

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

What Seagreaves family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Seagreaves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seagreaves 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Seagreaves. 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 150 military records available for the last name Seagreaves. For the veterans among your Seagreaves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seagreaves lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Seagreaves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Seagreaves in 1965 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seagreaves 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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