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Seehorn Family History

Seehorn 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: Seahorn, Sehorn, Shehorn, Schorn, Sagehorn, Seaborn, Seedorf, Sekhon

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Where is the Seehorn family from?

You can see how Seehorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seehorn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Seehorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Seehorn families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Seehorn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Seehorn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seehorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seehorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seehorn. 34% of Seehorn 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Driver
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seehorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seehorn 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Seehorn. 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 195 military records available for the last name Seehorn. For the veterans among your Seehorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seehorn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Seehorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Seehorn in 1963 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

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