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Seow Family History

Seow Surname Meaning

romanization of the Chinese surnames 萧 (or 肖) and 邵 based on their Cantonese pronunciation see Siu (1) and (2).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Seow family from?

You can see how Seow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Seow family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Seow's in USA. California had the highest population of Seow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Seow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seow. 100% of Seow 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Seow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seow 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Seow. 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 20 military records available for the last name Seow. For the veterans among your Seow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seow lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Seow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Seow in 1979 was 59, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seow 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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