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Seyan Family History

Seyan 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: Selan, Seman, Segan, Yan, Bean, Shan, Dean, Bryan, Swan, Span

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Where is the Seyan family from?

You can see how Seyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seyan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seyan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Seyan families living in New Mexico. This was about 60% of all the recorded Seyan's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Seyan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seyan 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 160 census records available for the last name Seyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seyan 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Seyan. 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 29 military records available for the last name Seyan. For the veterans among your Seyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seyan lifespan?

Average Seyan life expectancy in 1962 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seyan 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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