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Seiferlein Family History

Seiferlein 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: Seiberling, Bierlein, Eberlein, Beuerlein, Beyerlein, Heberlein

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Where is the Seiferlein family from?

You can see how Seiferlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seiferlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seiferlein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Seiferlein family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Seiferlein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Seiferlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seiferlein 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 Seiferlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seiferlein. 38% of Seiferlein men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Packer
    25%

What Seiferlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Seiferlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seiferlein 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Seiferlein. 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 122 military records available for the last name Seiferlein. For the veterans among your Seiferlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seiferlein lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Seiferlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Seiferlein in 1955 was 51, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seiferlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seiferlein 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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