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Seffel Family History

Seffel 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: Leffel, Heffel, Steffel, Saffel, Riffel, Seckel, Geffen, Raffel

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Where is the Seffel family from?

You can see how Seffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seffel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seffel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Seffel families living in Texas. This was about 88% of all the recorded Seffel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Seffel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seffel 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 Seffel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seffel. 50% of Seffel men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Plumber
    50%

What Seffel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Seffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seffel 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Seffel. 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 127 military records available for the last name Seffel. For the veterans among your Seffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seffel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Seffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Seffel in 1957 was 64, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seffel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seffel 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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