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Sey Family History

Sey Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: probably a variant of Say particularly prevalent in Scotland.

Dutch and Flemish: from a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Sigiheri (see Seger).

West African (Ghana): Akan (Fante) name of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Sey family from?

You can see how Sey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Sey families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Sey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sey families in 1891.
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What did your Sey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sey. 90% of Sey 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
    90%
  • Cook
    10%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sey. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Sey. For the veterans among your Sey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sey in 1962 was 55, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sey 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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