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Seidman Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Seid .

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


Similar surnames: Zeidman, Seideman, Seeman, Sellman, Spilman, Seidelman, Seiden

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Where is the Seidman family from?

You can see how Seidman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seidman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Seidman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Seidman families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seidman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seidman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seidman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seidman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seidman. 100% of Seidman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Seidman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seidman 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Seidman. 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 Seidman. For the veterans among your Seidman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seidman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Seidman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Seidman in 1953 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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