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Seefurth Family History

Seefurth 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: Herfurth, Seyferth, Seiferth, Seyfarth, Furth, Siefert, Seufert

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Where is the Seefurth family from?

You can see how Seefurth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seefurth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Seefurth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Seefurth families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Seefurth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Seefurth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seefurth 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 Seefurth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Restaurant Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seefurth. 60% of Seefurth men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 100% of Seefurth women worked as a Restaurant Worker.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Restaurant Worker
    100%

What Seefurth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Seefurth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seefurth 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Seefurth. 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 49 military records available for the last name Seefurth. For the veterans among your Seefurth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seefurth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Seefurth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Seefurth in 1964 was 72, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seefurth 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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