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Seaten Family History

Seaten 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: Seaton, Slaten, Staten, Setter, Satin, Sexton, Heaton, Westen

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Where is the Seaten family from?

You can see how Seaten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seaten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Seaten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Seaten family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seaten's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Seaten families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Seaten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seaten 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Seaten. 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 12 military records available for the last name Seaten. For the veterans among your Seaten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seaten lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seaten 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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