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Seaney Family History

Seaney Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire): variant of Seeney.

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


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Where is the Seaney family from?

You can see how Seaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seaney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Seaney families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Seaney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Seaney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seaney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Seaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seaney. 24% of Seaney men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Seaney women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seaney were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Stenographer
    8%

What Seaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Seaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seaney 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Seaney. 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 347 military records available for the last name Seaney. For the veterans among your Seaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seaney lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Seaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Seaney in 1954 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seaney 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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