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Seaholm Family History

Seaholm Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Sjöholm: ornamental name composed of the elements sjö ‘sea lake’ + holm ‘islet’.

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


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Where is the Seaholm family from?

You can see how Seaholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seaholm family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seaholm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Seaholm families living in Illinois. This was about 46% of all the recorded Seaholm's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Seaholm families in 1880.
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What did your Seaholm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seaholm. 26% of Seaholm men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Seaholm women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seaholm were Machinist and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Nurse
    10%
  • Maid
    10%

What Seaholm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seaholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seaholm 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Seaholm. 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 318 military records available for the last name Seaholm. For the veterans among your Seaholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seaholm lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Seaholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Seaholm in 1958 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seaholm 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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