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Seefried Name Meaning

German: variant of Siegfried .

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


Similar surnames: Seyfried, Seifried, Seigfried, Seefeld, Siefring, Sherick, Seeger

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Where is the Seefried family from?

You can see how Seefried families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seefried family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Seefried families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Seefried family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seefried's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Seefried families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seefried surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Seefried ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seefried. 40% of Seefried men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Seefried women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seefried were Machinist and Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seefried. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seefried 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Seefried. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Seefried. For the veterans among your Seefried ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seefried lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Seefried life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Seefried in 1953 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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