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Seekin Family History

Seekin 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: Seekins, Heekin, Stein, Saeki, Severin, Serlin, Elkin, Belkin, Reekie

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Where is the Seekin family from?

You can see how Seekin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seekin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Seekin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Seekin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Seekin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seekin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Seekin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seekin 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Seekin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Seekin. For the veterans among your Seekin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seekin lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1991, in the United States, Seekin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Seekin in 1988 was 47, and 53 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seekin 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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