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Seanor Family History

Seanor Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Senior.

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


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Where is the Seanor family from?

You can see how Seanor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seanor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seanor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Seanor families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Seanor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Seanor families in 1911.
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What did your Seanor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seanor. 28% of Seanor men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Seanor women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seanor were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Typist
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Seanor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Seanor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seanor 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Seanor. 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 360 military records available for the last name Seanor. For the veterans among your Seanor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seanor lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Seanor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Seanor in 1956 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seanor 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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