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Seefer Family History

Seefer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Seeger, Seifer, Seeber, Seever, Reefer, Siefer, Keefer, Seller

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Where is the Seefer family from?

You can see how Seefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Seefer families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seefer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Seefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seefer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Seefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seefer 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Seefer. 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 19 military records available for the last name Seefer. For the veterans among your Seefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seefer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Seefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Seefer in 1976 was 90, and 89 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seefer 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.

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