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Seithen Family History

Seithen 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: Seither, Eichen, Smithey, Eitzen, Reiten, Seiden, Seith, Sether

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Where is the Seithen family from?

You can see how Seithen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seithen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seithen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Seithen families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seithen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Seithen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seithen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Seithen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seithen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Seithen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Seithen. For the veterans among your Seithen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seithen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seithen 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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