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Sean Family History

Sean Surname Meaning

Cambodian: written ស៊ាន of Chinese origin but unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Sean family from?

You can see how Sean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sean family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sean families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 27 Sean families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Sean's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sean families in 1911.
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What did your Sean ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sean. 50% of Sean men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sean 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 734 immigration records available for the last name Sean. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Sean. For the veterans among your Sean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sean lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Sean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sean in 1979 was 68, and 40 in 2004.

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