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Seekings Family History

Seekings Surname Meaning

English: from the unrecorded Middle English personal name Saykin a pet form of Middle English and Anglo-Norman French Saher Seier (see Sayer).

The final -s is post-medieval and excrescent.

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


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Where is the Seekings family from?

You can see how Seekings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seekings family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seekings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Seekings families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Seekings's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Seekings families in 1911.
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What did your Seekings ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Seekings. 100% of Seekings men worked as a Merchant.

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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

  • Merchant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Seekings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seekings 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Seekings. 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 302 military records available for the last name Seekings. For the veterans among your Seekings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seekings lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Seekings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Seekings in 1958 was 57, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seekings 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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