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Seffins Family History

Seffins 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: Seekins, Steffens, Ruffins, Serafin, Stebbins, Sens, Serlin, Sellin

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Where is the Seffins family from?

You can see how Seffins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seffins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seffins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Seffins families living in West Virginia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Seffins's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Seffins families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Seffins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seffins 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Seffins. 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 9 military records available for the last name Seffins. For the veterans among your Seffins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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