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Seastedt Family History

Seastedt 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: Easter, Neustadt, Nienstedt, Bastedo, Sandstedt, Eastep, Sester

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Where is the Seastedt family from?

You can see how Seastedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seastedt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Seastedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Seastedt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Seastedt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Seastedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seastedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seastedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seastedt. 100% of Seastedt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Seastedt women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Seastedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Seastedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seastedt 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Seastedt. 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 192 military records available for the last name Seastedt. For the veterans among your Seastedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seastedt lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Seastedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Seastedt in 1944 was 37, and 93 in 2004.

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