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Seith Family History

Seith Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form (Sito) of an ancient Germanic personal name for instance Sigbert

formed with Sigi ‘victory’ as the first element.

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


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Where is the Seith family from?

You can see how Seith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Seith families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seith's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seith 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 Seith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seith. 100% of Seith women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Seith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seith 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 681 immigration records available for the last name Seith. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Seith. For the veterans among your Seith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seith lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Seith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Seith in 1957 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seith 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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