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Seerey Family History

Seerey 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: Seeley, Seery, Seeney, Severe, Beery, Keeley, Serres, Feeney, Sherry

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Where is the Seerey family from?

You can see how Seerey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seerey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Seerey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Seerey families living in Connecticut. This was about 72% of all the recorded Seerey's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Seerey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seerey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seerey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seerey. 67% of Seerey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Seerey women 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
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Seerey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seerey 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Seerey. 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 473 military records available for the last name Seerey. For the veterans among your Seerey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seerey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Seerey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Seerey in 1964 was 68, and 67 in 1996.

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