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Seiffe Family History

Seiffe 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: Reiff, Stiff, Seif, Seide, Seifer, Skiff, Shiff, Siff, Keiffer

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Where is the Seiffe family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seiffe 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 Seiffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and File Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seiffe. 100% of Seiffe men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Seiffe women worked as a File Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • File Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Seiffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seiffe 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Seiffe. 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 56 military records available for the last name Seiffe. For the veterans among your Seiffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seiffe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Seiffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Seiffe in 1964 was 75, and 68 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seiffe 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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