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Seyer Family History

Seyer Surname Meaning

North German: occupational name for a farm laborer from an agent derivative of Middle Low German seien ‘to sow’.

German: from a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Sigihar composed of the elements sigu ‘victory’ + hari heri ‘army’.

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


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Where is the Seyer family from?

You can see how Seyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 35 Seyer families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Seyer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seyer families in 1891.
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What did your Seyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Watch And Clock Make and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Seyer. 100% of Seyer men worked as a Watch And Clock Make and 100% of Seyer 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Watch And Clock Make
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Seyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seyer 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 Seyer. 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 720 military records available for the last name Seyer. For the veterans among your Seyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seyer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Seyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Seyer in 1965 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seyer 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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