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Seyfarth Family History

Seyfarth Surname Meaning

German: variant of Seifert.

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


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Where is the Seyfarth family from?

You can see how Seyfarth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seyfarth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seyfarth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Seyfarth families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Seyfarth's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Seyfarth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seyfarth 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 Seyfarth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Mender were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seyfarth. 19% of Seyfarth men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Seyfarth women worked as a Mender.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Gardener
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mender
    100%

What Seyfarth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seyfarth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seyfarth 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 623 immigration records available for the last name Seyfarth. 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 854 military records available for the last name Seyfarth. For the veterans among your Seyfarth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seyfarth lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Seyfarth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Seyfarth in 1955 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seyfarth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seyfarth 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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