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Seffinger Family History

Seffinger 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: Effinger, Selinger, Treffinger, Emfinger, Sellinger, Seelinger

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Where is the Seffinger family from?

You can see how Seffinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seffinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Seffinger family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Seffinger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Seffinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seffinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Seffinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Seffinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seffinger 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Seffinger. 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 5 military records available for the last name Seffinger. For the veterans among your Seffinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seffinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Seffinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Seffinger in 1965 was 77, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seffinger 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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