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Seherr Family History

Seherr 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: Seher, Scherr, Sherr, Severo, Severn, Severe, Herr, Scherf, Schorr

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Where is the Seherr family from?

You can see how Seherr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seherr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Seherr families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Seherr's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Seherr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seherr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Seherr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seherr 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Seherr. 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 61 military records available for the last name Seherr. For the veterans among your Seherr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seherr lifespan?

Average Seherr life expectancy in 1974 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seherr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seherr 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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