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Seeden Family History

Seeden 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: Seelen, Seiden, Selden, Sweeden, Weeden, Sneden, Heiden, Eden, Spoden

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Where is the Seeden family from?

You can see how Seeden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seeden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Seeden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Seeden family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Seeden's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Seeden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seeden 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 Seeden ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Seeden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Seeden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seeden 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Seeden. 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 73 military records available for the last name Seeden. For the veterans among your Seeden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seeden lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Seeden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Seeden in 1969 was 90, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seeden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seeden 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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