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Seyffert Family History

Seyffert 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: Seyfert, Seiffert, Leffert, Meffert, Seufert, Seifert, Syfert

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Where is the Seyffert family from?

You can see how Seyffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seyffert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Seyffert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Seyffert families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Seyffert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seyffert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seyffert 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 Seyffert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seyffert. 100% of Seyffert 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seyffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seyffert 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 665 immigration records available for the last name Seyffert. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Seyffert. For the veterans among your Seyffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seyffert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Seyffert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Seyffert in 1965 was 68, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seyffert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seyffert 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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