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Seeger Family History

Seeger Surname Meaning

German, Danish, and Dutch: from the ancient Germanic personal name Sigiheri composed of the elements sigi ‘victory’ + heri ‘army’.

South German: variant of Sager.

English: variant of Seager.

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


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Where is the Seeger family from?

You can see how Seeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seeger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seeger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Seeger families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Seeger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Seeger families in 1911.
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What did your Seeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Seeger. 100% of Seeger 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Seeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seeger 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Seeger. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Seeger. For the veterans among your Seeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seeger lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Seeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Seeger in 1945 was 32, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seeger 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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