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Seem Family History

Seem Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Siem.

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


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Where is the Seem family from?

You can see how Seem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Seem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Seem families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seem's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Seem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seem 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 Seem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seem. 25% of Seem men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Seem women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seem were Labor and Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Electrician
    17%
  • Labor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Seem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seem 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Seem. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Seem. For the veterans among your Seem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seem lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Seem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Seem in 1955 was 52, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seem 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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