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Seeton Family History

Seeton Surname Meaning

Scottish or English: variant of Seaton.

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


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Where is the Seeton family from?

You can see how Seeton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seeton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seeton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 32 Seeton families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Seeton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seeton families in 1891.
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What did your Seeton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seeton. 67% of Seeton 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
    67%
  • Insurance Clerk
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Seeton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seeton 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Seeton. 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 365 military records available for the last name Seeton. For the veterans among your Seeton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seeton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Seeton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Seeton in 1964 was 75, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seeton 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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