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Seas Family History

Seas Surname Meaning

Spanish: unexplained. Americanized form of German Süss (see Suess).

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


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Where is the Seas family from?

You can see how Seas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Seas families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seas's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Seas families in 1911.
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What did your Seas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seas. 40% of Seas men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Seas women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seas were Barber and Teacher.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Barber
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Seas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seas 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 Seas. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Seas. For the veterans among your Seas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Seas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Seas in 1964 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seas 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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