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Searth Family History

Searth 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: Dearth, Search, Sarah, Heath, Seth, Warth, Garth, Peart, Sears, Smart

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Where is the Searth family from?

You can see how Searth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Searth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Searth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Searth families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Searth's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Searth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Searth 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 Searth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Searth. 50% of Searth 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Nurse Mental
    25%
  • Domestic Duties
    25%

What Searth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 968 census records available for the last name Searth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Searth 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Searth. 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 194 military records available for the last name Searth. For the veterans among your Searth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Searth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Searth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Searth in 1964 was 85, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Searth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Searth 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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