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Seewaldt Family History

Seewaldt 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: Seewald, Seefeldt, Sewald, Seward, Ewald, Stewart, Berwald, Schwandt

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Where is the Seewaldt family from?

You can see how Seewaldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seewaldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Seewaldt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Seewaldt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Seewaldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seewaldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seewaldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seewaldt. 100% of Seewaldt 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 Seewaldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Seewaldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seewaldt 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Seewaldt. 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 55 military records available for the last name Seewaldt. For the veterans among your Seewaldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seewaldt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Seewaldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Seewaldt in 1964 was 80, and 73 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seewaldt 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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