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Seefert Family History

Seefert 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: Siefert, Seufert, Seifert, Seyfert, Seegert, Leffert, Seibert, Seeger

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Where is the Seefert family from?

You can see how Seefert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seefert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seefert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Seefert families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Seefert's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Seefert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seefert 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 Seefert ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Seefert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Seefert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seefert 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Seefert. 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 28 military records available for the last name Seefert. For the veterans among your Seefert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seefert lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Seefert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Seefert in 1976 was 78, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seefert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seefert 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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