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Searight Family History

Searight Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Seawright.

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


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Where is the Searight family from?

You can see how Searight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Searight family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Searight families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Searight families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Searight's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Searight families in 1911.
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What did your Searight ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Searight. 25% of Searight men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Searight women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Searight were Truck Driver and Millinery.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Millinery
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Searight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Searight 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Searight. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Searight. For the veterans among your Searight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Searight lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Searight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Searight in 1945 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Searight

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Searight 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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