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Seymore Family History

Seymore Name Meaning

English: variant of Seymour . In some cases also an Americanized form of French Simard reflecting the characteristic Canadian and American French rounding of the -ard ending.

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


Similar surnames: Delmore, Wymore, Semar, Ellmore, Semones, Densmore, Sizemore, Wetmore

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Where is the Seymore family from?

You can see how Seymore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seymore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seymore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 33 Seymore families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Seymore's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Seymore families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seymore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seymore ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Seymore. 34% of Seymore men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Mail Carrier
    9%
  • Labourer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Seymore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seymore 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Seymore. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Seymore. For the veterans among your Seymore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seymore lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Seymore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Seymore in 1952 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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