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Seamore Family History

Seamore Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Seymore, Wetmore, Amore, Seaford, Samora, Wedmore, Lamore, Seaborn

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Where is the Seamore family from?

You can see how Seamore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seamore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seamore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Seamore families living in Tennessee. This was about 28% of all the recorded Seamore's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Seamore families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seamore 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 Seamore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seamore. 43% of Seamore men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Seamore women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seamore were Coal Loader and Servant. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Coal Loader
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    27%
  • Cook
    27%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Servant
    11%
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What Seamore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Seamore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seamore 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Seamore. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 315 military records available for the last name Seamore. For the veterans among your Seamore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seamore lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Seamore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Seamore in 1968 was 84, and 47 in 1996.

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