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Seavy Family History

Seavy Name Meaning

English: variant of Sevy and Seavey unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Seavey, Peavy, Shady, Eavey, Smay, Peavey, Sebby, Leamy, Selvy, Sealy

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Where is the Seavy family from?

You can see how Seavy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seavy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seavy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Seavy families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Seavy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Seavy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seavy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seavy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seavy. 39% of Seavy men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Seavy women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seavy were Woodsman and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Woodsman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Seavy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seavy 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Seavy. 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 591 military records available for the last name Seavy. For the veterans among your Seavy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seavy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Seavy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Seavy in 1962 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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