Seekins Family History

Seekins Surname Meaning

English: variant of Seekings.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Meekins, Hoskins, Eddins, Denkins, Weeks, Eskins, Beeks, Felkins, Jerkins, Deskins

32,000 record(s) for Seekins

7K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
779	Military Records
209	Immigration Records
4K	Census and Voter Lists
19K	Member Trees

Where is the Seekins family from?

You can see how Seekins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seekins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seekins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Seekins families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seekins's in USA. New York had the highest population of Seekins families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seekins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seekins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seekins. 28% of Seekins men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Seekins women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seekins were Painter and Housework.

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

28%

Farmer

22%

Salesman

8%

Painter

7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housekeeper

36%

Housewife

22%

Maid

15%

Housework

15%

What Seekins family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4K census records available for the last name Seekins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seekins census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 209 immigration records available for the last name Seekins. 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.

Military Records

There are 779 military records available for the last name Seekins. For the veterans among your Seekins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Seekins lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Seekins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Seekins in 1945 was 31, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seekins ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.