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Sealscott Family History

Sealscott 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: Walcott, Escott, Talcott, Tapscott, Alcott, Ellicott, Arscott

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Where is the Sealscott family from?

You can see how Sealscott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sealscott family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sealscott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sealscott family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sealscott's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sealscott families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sealscott 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 Sealscott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sealscott. 50% of Sealscott men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Sealscott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Sealscott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sealscott 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sealscott. 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 41 military records available for the last name Sealscott. For the veterans among your Sealscott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sealscott lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Sealscott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sealscott in 1969 was 80, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sealscott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sealscott 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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