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Seavert Family History

Seavert 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: Seaver, Seivert, Seavers, Severt, Beaver, Seaberg, Severo, Severn

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Where is the Seavert family from?

You can see how Seavert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seavert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Seavert families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Seavert families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seavert's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Seavert families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seavert 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 Seavert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seavert. 29% of Seavert men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Seavert women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farming
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Seavert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Seavert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seavert 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Seavert. 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 68 military records available for the last name Seavert. For the veterans among your Seavert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seavert lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Seavert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Seavert in 1945 was 20, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seavert 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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