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Seyman Family History

Seyman Surname Meaning

see Seaman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Seyman family from?

You can see how Seyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seyman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seyman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Seyman families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Seyman's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Seyman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seyman 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 Seyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seyman. 78% of Seyman 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
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    23%

What Seyman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seyman 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Seyman. 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 134 military records available for the last name Seyman. For the veterans among your Seyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seyman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Seyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Seyman in 1965 was 71, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seyman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seyman 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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