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Seinfeld Family History

Seinfeld Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Austrian Galicia): from German Seenfeld ‘sea field’ or Seinfeld ‘his field’.

One of the surnames randomly assigned by Austrian clerks.

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


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Where is the Seinfeld family from?

You can see how Seinfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seinfeld family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Seinfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Seinfeld families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seinfeld's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Seinfeld families in 1891.
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What did your Seinfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Refugee was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seinfeld. 100% of Seinfeld women worked as a Refugee.

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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

  • Refugee
    100%

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Census Records

There are 855 census records available for the last name Seinfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seinfeld 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Seinfeld. 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 231 military records available for the last name Seinfeld. For the veterans among your Seinfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seinfeld lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Seinfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Seinfeld in 1962 was 73, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seinfeld 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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