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Seamands Family History

Seamands 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: Seamans, Seaman, Semans, Yeamans, Seamons, Edmands, Selman, Sealander

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Where is the Seamands family from?

You can see how Seamands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seamands family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seamands families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Seamands families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Seamands's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seamands families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seamands 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 Seamands ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seamands. 43% of Seamands men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Automobile Mechanic
    15%
  • Brakeman
    15%

What Seamands family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seamands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seamands 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Seamands. 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 238 military records available for the last name Seamands. For the veterans among your Seamands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seamands lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Seamands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Seamands in 1962 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seamands 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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