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Seedorff Family History

Seedorff 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: Seedorf, Wendorff, Medoff, Orendorff, Sadoff, Endorf, Deardorff

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Where is the Seedorff family from?

You can see how Seedorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seedorff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seedorff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Seedorff families living in Iowa. This was about 63% of all the recorded Seedorff's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Seedorff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seedorff 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 Seedorff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seedorff. 38% of Seedorff men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Manager
    25%

What Seedorff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Seedorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seedorff 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Seedorff. 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 160 military records available for the last name Seedorff. For the veterans among your Seedorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seedorff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Seedorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Seedorff in 1963 was 74, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seedorff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seedorff 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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