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Seyfert Family History

Seyfert Name Meaning

German: variant of Seifert .

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


Similar surnames: Seyferth, Seybert, Seufert, Seifert, Seyfarth, Seiferth, Seiffert

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Where is the Seyfert family from?

You can see how Seyfert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seyfert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seyfert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Seyfert families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Seyfert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seyfert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seyfert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seyfert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seyfert. 32% of Seyfert men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Seyfert women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seyfert were Carpenter and Switch Board Operator. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Switch Board Operator
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Seyfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seyfert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Seyfert. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Seyfert. For the veterans among your Seyfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seyfert lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Seyfert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Seyfert in 1956 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

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