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Seyton Family History

Seyton 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: Seaton, Sexton, Leyton, Setton, Sefton, Keyton, Peyton, Seeton, Seton

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Where is the Seyton family from?

You can see how Seyton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seyton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Seyton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Seyton families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Seyton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seyton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seyton 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 Seyton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seyton. 44% of Seyton men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Seyton women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seyton were Labor and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    56%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

What Seyton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 888 census records available for the last name Seyton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seyton 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Seyton. 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 244 military records available for the last name Seyton. For the veterans among your Seyton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seyton lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Seyton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Seyton in 1969 was 65, and 90 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seyton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seyton 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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