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Seiders Family History

Seiders Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Seider. Compare Zeiders.

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


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Where is the Seiders family from?

You can see how Seiders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seiders family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seiders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Seiders families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seiders's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Seiders families in 1891.
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What did your Seiders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seiders. 27% of Seiders men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Seiders women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seiders were Machinist and Waitress.

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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
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Operator
    6%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Seiders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seiders 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Seiders. 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 942 military records available for the last name Seiders. For the veterans among your Seiders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seiders lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Seiders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Seiders in 1949 was 45, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seiders 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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