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Sefert Family History

Sefert 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: Sebert, Siefert, Seufert, Seifert, Syfert, Severt, Seyfert, Severo

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Where is the Sefert family from?

You can see how Sefert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sefert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sefert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Sefert families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Sefert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sefert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sefert 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 Sefert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sefert. 38% of Sefert men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sefert women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Sefert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sefert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sefert 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Sefert. 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 241 military records available for the last name Sefert. For the veterans among your Sefert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sefert lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Sefert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sefert in 1957 was 51, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sefert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sefert 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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