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Seiffert Family History

Seiffert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Seifert. Compare Sifford.

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


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Where is the Seiffert family from?

You can see how Seiffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seiffert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seiffert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Seiffert family living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Seiffert's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Seiffert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seiffert 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 Seiffert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seiffert. 60% of Seiffert 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
    60%
  • Clerk(football Pools)
    40%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Seiffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seiffert 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Seiffert. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Seiffert. For the veterans among your Seiffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seiffert lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Seiffert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Seiffert in 1954 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seiffert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seiffert 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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