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Seyk Family History

Seyk 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: Senk, Seck, Seek, Selk, Sek, Beck, Sok, Heck, Say, Rey

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Where is the Seyk family from?

You can see how Seyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seyk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seyk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Seyk families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Seyk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Seyk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seyk 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 Seyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seyk. 100% of Seyk women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Seyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Seyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seyk 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Seyk. 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 163 military records available for the last name Seyk. For the veterans among your Seyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seyk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Seyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Seyk in 1966 was 69, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seyk 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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