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Seifert Family History

Seifert Surname Meaning

German: from a local variant of the personal name Siegfried.

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


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Where is the Seifert family from?

You can see how Seifert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seifert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seifert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Seifert families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Seifert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seifert families in 1891.
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What did your Seifert ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Seifert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seifert 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Seifert. 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 18,000 military records available for the last name Seifert. For the veterans among your Seifert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seifert lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Seifert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Seifert in 1943 was 23, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seifert 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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