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Seehausen Family History

Seehausen 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: Seehusen, Seehafer, Hausen, Gehlhausen, Neuhauser, Oberhausen

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Where is the Seehausen family from?

You can see how Seehausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seehausen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seehausen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Seehausen families living in Indiana. This was about 34% of all the recorded Seehausen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Seehausen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seehausen 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 Seehausen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seehausen. 50% of Seehausen men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Seehausen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seehausen were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Seehausen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 720 census records available for the last name Seehausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seehausen 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Seehausen. 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 627 military records available for the last name Seehausen. For the veterans among your Seehausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seehausen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Seehausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Seehausen in 1961 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seehausen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seehausen 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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