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Seabright Family History

Seabright Surname Meaning

English:: from the Middle English personal name Sebert Sebriht (Old English Sǣbeorht from sǣ ‘sea’ + beorht ‘bright’).

from the Middle English personal name Sibrith Sibryth (Old English Sigebeorht from sige ‘victory’ + beorht ‘bright’).

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


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Where is the Seabright family from?

You can see how Seabright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seabright family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seabright families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Seabright families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Seabright's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seabright families in 1891.
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What did your Seabright ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Seabright. 50% of Seabright men worked as a Bricklayer and 78% of Seabright women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seabright were Wood Machinist and 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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Wood Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Seabright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seabright 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Seabright. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 678 military records available for the last name Seabright. For the veterans among your Seabright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seabright lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Seabright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Seabright in 1961 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

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