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Seis Family History

Seis 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: Reis, Meis, Sens, Seif, Seim, Seid, Seil, Geis, Leis, Neis

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Where is the Seis family from?

You can see how Seis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Seis families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Seis's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Seis families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seis 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 Seis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seis. 46% of Seis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Seis women worked as a Cook.

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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
    46%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Accountant
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Seis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seis 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Seis. 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 560 military records available for the last name Seis. For the veterans among your Seis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Seis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Seis in 1958 was 36, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seis 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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