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Seeton Name Meaning

Scottish or English: variant of Seaton .

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


Similar surnames: Seton, Setton, Seaton, Beeton, Yelton, Weston, Sexton, Helton

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Where is the Seeton family from?

You can see how Seeton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seeton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seeton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Seeton families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 90% of all the recorded Seeton's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Seeton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seeton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seeton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seeton. 50% of Seeton men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Seeton women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seeton were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Seeton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seeton 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Seeton. 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 365 military records available for the last name Seeton. For the veterans among your Seeton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seeton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Seeton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Seeton in 1964 was 75, and 68 in 2002.

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