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Seyr Family History

Seyr 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: Seyer, Serr, Sear, Sehr, Sayer, Bear, Beer, Say, Rey, Serra

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Where is the Seyr family from?

You can see how Seyr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seyr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Seyr family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Seyr's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Seyr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seyr 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 69 census records available for the last name Seyr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seyr 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Seyr. 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 9 military records available for the last name Seyr. For the veterans among your Seyr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seyr lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1998, in the United States, Seyr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Seyr in 1997 was 75, and 75 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seyr 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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