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Seirwright Family History

Seirwright 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: Seawright, Seabright, Wainwright, Sebright, Searight, Seright

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Where is the Seirwright family from?

You can see how Seirwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seirwright family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Seirwright families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seirwright's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Seirwright families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Seirwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seirwright 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 Seirwright. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Seirwright. For the veterans among your Seirwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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