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Seidner Family History

Seidner Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Seidler.

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


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Where is the Seidner family from?

You can see how Seidner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seidner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seidner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Seidner families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Seidner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Seidner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seidner 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 Seidner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seidner. 20% of Seidner men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Seidner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seidner were Foreman and Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Servant
    12%

What Seidner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Seidner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seidner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Seidner. 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 937 military records available for the last name Seidner. For the veterans among your Seidner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seidner lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Seidner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Seidner in 1949 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seidner 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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