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Seath Family History

Seath Surname Meaning

see Shiach. from Middle English sethe ‘pit hole’ (Old English sēað) for someone who lived by a pit.

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


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Where is the Seath family from?

You can see how Seath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seath families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 89 Seath families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Seath's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Seath families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seath 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 Seath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Seath. 34% of Seath men worked as an Incapacitated and 81% of Seath women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seath were General Labourer and Clerical.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Retired
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Clerical
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Seath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seath 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Seath. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Seath. For the veterans among your Seath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seath lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Seath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Seath in 1963 was 79, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seath 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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