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Sealand Family History

Sealand 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: Selland, Newland, Sealander, Berland, Eland, Penland, Helland, Selan

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Where is the Sealand family from?

You can see how Sealand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sealand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sealand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sealand families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sealand's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sealand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sealand 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 Sealand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Builder and Hw were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sealand. 34% of Sealand men worked as a Builder and 50% of Sealand women worked as a Hw. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sealand were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Builder
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hw
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Sealand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Sealand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sealand 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Sealand. 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 433 military records available for the last name Sealand. For the veterans among your Sealand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sealand lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sealand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sealand in 1964 was 78, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sealand 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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