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Seimet Family History

Seimet 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: Zeimet, Seiger, Seim, Seider, Seide, Samet, Semmel, Zimet, Simer

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Where is the Seimet family from?

You can see how Seimet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seimet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Seimet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 7 Seimet families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seimet's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Seimet families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seimet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Seimet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seimet 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Seimet. 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 16 military records available for the last name Seimet. For the veterans among your Seimet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seimet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Seimet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Seimet in 1966 was 40, and 61 in 2002.

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