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Seham Family History

Seham 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: Sham, Sedam, Ham, Shan, Shah, Derham, Shaw, Shim, Shao, Rehm

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Where is the Seham family from?

You can see how Seham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seham family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seham families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Seham family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Seham's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Seham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Seham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seham 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Seham. 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 17 military records available for the last name Seham. For the veterans among your Seham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seham lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Seham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Seham in 1967 was 69, and 57 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seham 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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