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Seferian Family History

Seferian 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: Severin, Safran, Severn, Yerian, Sherman, Cherian, Seggerman

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Where is the Seferian family from?

You can see how Seferian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seferian family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Seferian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Seferian families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seferian's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Seferian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seferian 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 Seferian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seferian. 100% of Seferian men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Seferian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Seferian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seferian 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Seferian. 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 127 military records available for the last name Seferian. For the veterans among your Seferian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seferian lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Seferian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Seferian in 1958 was 61, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seferian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seferian 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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