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Seff Family History

Seff Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): altered form of Zeff or a shortened form of some original Ashkenazic surname. Welsh (Monmouthshire): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Seff family from?

You can see how Seff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Seff families living in Durham. This was about 28% of all the recorded Seff's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Seff families in 1891.
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What did your Seff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seff. 100% of Seff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Seff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seff 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Seff. 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 321 military records available for the last name Seff. For the veterans among your Seff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Seff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Seff in 1963 was 89, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seff 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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