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Seym Family History

Seym 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: Seim, Sem, Seem, Helm, Say, Rey, Hey, Som, Ley, Shim

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Where is the Seym family from?

You can see how Seym families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seym family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Seym family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Seym's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Seym families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seym 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 Seym ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seym. 100% of Seym men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    100%

What Seym family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Seym. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seym 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Seym. 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 12 military records available for the last name Seym. For the veterans among your Seym ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seym lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1983, in the United States, Seym life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Seym in 1976 was 90, and 93 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seym 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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