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Seawood Family History

Seawood Surname Meaning

Altered form of an unidentified surname possibly English Seaward.

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


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Where is the Seawood family from?

You can see how Seawood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seawood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seawood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Seawood families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Seawood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seawood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seawood 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 Seawood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seawood. 100% of Seawood 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seawood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seawood 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Seawood. 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 186 military records available for the last name Seawood. For the veterans among your Seawood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seawood lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Seawood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Seawood in 1964 was 55, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seawood 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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