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Seare Family History

Seare Surname Meaning

see Sayer.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Seare family from?

You can see how Seare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seare family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seare families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Seare families living in Isle of Man. This was about 28% of all the recorded Seare's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Seare families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seare 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 Seare ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Land Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Seare. 100% of Seare men worked as a Land Worker and 92% of Seare women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Land Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Private Means
    9%

What Seare family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Seare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seare 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Seare. 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 432 military records available for the last name Seare. For the veterans among your Seare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seare lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Seare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Seare in 1963 was 67, and 100 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seare

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seare 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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