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Seynor Family History

Seynor 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: Senor, Seanor, Gaynor, Seno, Senior, Eynon, Vernor, Seymour, Meylor

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Where is the Seynor family from?

You can see how Seynor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seynor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Seynor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Seynor families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Seynor's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Seynor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seynor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Seynor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seynor 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Seynor. 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 17 military records available for the last name Seynor. For the veterans among your Seynor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seynor lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Seynor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Seynor in 1967 was 89, and 96 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seynor 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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