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Seavy Family History

Seavy Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sevy and Seavey unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Seavy family from?

You can see how Seavy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seavy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seavy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 20 Seavy families living in New Hampshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Seavy's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Seavy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seavy 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 Seavy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Seavy. 100% of Seavy men worked as a House Decorator and 100% of Seavy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • House Decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Seavy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Seavy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seavy 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Seavy. 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 591 military records available for the last name Seavy. For the veterans among your Seavy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seavy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Seavy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Seavy in 1962 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seavy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seavy 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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