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Se Family History

Se Name Meaning

Chinese: alternative Cantonese form of the surname 佘 see She

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: He, So, Su, Sa, Ge, Re, Ye, Ose, Oe, See

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Where is the Se family from?

You can see how Se families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Se family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Se families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Se families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Se's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Se families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Se surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Se ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gen Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Se. 100% of Se men worked as a Gen Labourer and 100% of Se 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gen Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Se. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Se 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Se. 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 61,000 military records available for the last name Se. For the veterans among your Se ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Se lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2001, in the United States, Se life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Se in 1947 was 37, and 79 in 2001.

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