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Seaters Family History

Seaters 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: Seavers, Senters, Setters, Setter, Seaberg, Salters, Sears, Peters

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Where is the Seaters family from?

You can see how Seaters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seaters family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Seaters family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Seaters's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Seaters families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seaters surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Seaters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seaters 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Seaters. 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 3 military records available for the last name Seaters. For the veterans among your Seaters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seaters lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1998, in the United States, Seaters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Seaters in 1991 was 94, and 87 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seaters 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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