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Seymon Family History

Seymon 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: Sermon, Semon, Symon, Selmon, Seamon, Simon, Seaton, Salmon, Selman

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Where is the Seymon family from?

You can see how Seymon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seymon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seymon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Seymon families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Seymon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seymon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seymon 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 Seymon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seymon. 100% of Seymon 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Seymon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seymon 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Seymon. 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 130 military records available for the last name Seymon. For the veterans among your Seymon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seymon lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Seymon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Seymon in 1958 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seymon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seymon 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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