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Seehaver Family History

Seehaver 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: Seehafer, Seaver, Shaver, Seever, Beaver, Haver, Cleaver, Weaver

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Where is the Seehaver family from?

You can see how Seehaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seehaver family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seehaver families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Seehaver families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Seehaver's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Seehaver families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seehaver 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 Seehaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seehaver. 100% of Seehaver 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
    100%

What Seehaver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Seehaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seehaver 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Seehaver. 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 27 military records available for the last name Seehaver. For the veterans among your Seehaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seehaver lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Seehaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Seehaver in 1955 was 48, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seehaver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seehaver 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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