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Seymann Family History

Seymann 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: Seemann, Heymann, Eymann, Reymann, Ehmann, Selman, Lehmann, Bermann

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Where is the Seymann family from?

You can see how Seymann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seymann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Seymann families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Seymann's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Seymann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seymann 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 Seymann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Lawyer
    100%

What Seymann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Seymann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seymann 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Seymann. 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 63 military records available for the last name Seymann. For the veterans among your Seymann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seymann lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Seymann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Seymann in 1972 was 68, and 97 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seymann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seymann 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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