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Seewagen Family History

Seewagen 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: Seewald, Seehafer, Seeger, Swager, Seemann, Seppanen, Seelen, Seager

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Where is the Seewagen family from?

You can see how Seewagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seewagen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Seewagen families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seewagen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Seewagen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seewagen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seewagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Order Boy was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seewagen. 100% of Seewagen men worked as an Order Boy. .

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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

  • Order Boy
    100%
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Seewagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seewagen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Seewagen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Seewagen. For the veterans among your Seewagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seewagen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Seewagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Seewagen in 1966 was 73, and 60 in 2003.

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