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Seyden Family History

Seyden 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: Seiden, Selden, Leyden, Heyden, Seydel, Hayden, Heiden, Eden, Hyden

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Where is the Seyden family from?

You can see how Seyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seyden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Seyden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Seyden families living in Essex. This was about 35% of all the recorded Seyden's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Seyden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seyden 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 Seyden ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Trained Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 636 census records available for the last name Seyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seyden 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Seyden. 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 87 military records available for the last name Seyden. For the veterans among your Seyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seyden lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Seyden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Seyden in 1961 was 68, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seyden 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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