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Seyfferth Family History

Seyfferth 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: Seyferth, Seyfert, Seiferth, Seyfarth, Seiffert, Leffert, Meffert

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Where is the Seyfferth family from?

You can see how Seyfferth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seyfferth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seyfferth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Seyfferth families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Seyfferth's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Seyfferth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seyfferth 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 324 census records available for the last name Seyfferth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seyfferth 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Seyfferth. 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 385 military records available for the last name Seyfferth. For the veterans among your Seyfferth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seyfferth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Seyfferth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Seyfferth in 1964 was 73, and 58 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seyfferth 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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