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Seamas Family History

Seamas 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: Seaman, Stamas, Seamans, Sama, Damas, Selman, Salas, Savas, Sears

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Where is the Seamas family from?

You can see how Seamas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seamas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Seamas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Seamas families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seamas's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Seamas families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seamas 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 Seamas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seamas. 100% of Seamas men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Seamas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seamas 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Seamas. 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 17 military records available for the last name Seamas. For the veterans among your Seamas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seamas lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Seamas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Seamas in 1976 was 80, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seamas 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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