This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Seidman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Seidman Family History

Seidman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Seid.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Seidman family from?

You can see how Seidman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seidman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Seidman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Seidman families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seidman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seidman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seidman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Seidman ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Seidman | Data not to scale

*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%

What Seidman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Seidman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seidman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Seidman

Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Seidman. 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.

View all Seidman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Seidman. For the veterans among your Seidman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Seidman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Seidman family history

Discover More

What is the average Seidman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Seidman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Seidman in 1953 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seidman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seidman 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Seidman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial