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Seavolt Family History

Seavolt 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: Seabolt, Seaholm, Davolt, Sebolt, Stavola, Seabold, Seaton, Leavitt

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Where is the Seavolt family from?

You can see how Seavolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seavolt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seavolt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Seavolt family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Seavolt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Seavolt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seavolt 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 Seavolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seavolt. 43% of Seavolt men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

What Seavolt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Seavolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seavolt 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Seavolt. 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 86 military records available for the last name Seavolt. For the veterans among your Seavolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seavolt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Seavolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Seavolt in 1962 was 65, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seavolt 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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