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Searsey Family History

Searsey 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: Searcey, Sears, Kearney, Searle, Kersey, Cearley, Kearsley, Stearley

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Where is the Searsey family from?

You can see how Searsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Searsey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Searsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 51 Searsey families living in North Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Searsey's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Searsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Searsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Searsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Searsey. 60% of Searsey men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Searsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Searsey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Searsey. 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 63 military records available for the last name Searsey. For the veterans among your Searsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Searsey lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Searsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Searsey in 1979 was 69, and 89 in 2000.

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