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Seyme Family History

Seyme 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: Syme, Senne, Selle, See, Seim, Sem, Serge, Serpe, Temme, Seide

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Where is the Seyme family from?

You can see how Seyme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seyme family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Seyme families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Seyme families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Seyme's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Seyme families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seyme 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 27 census records available for the last name Seyme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seyme 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Seyme. 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 2 military records available for the last name Seyme. For the veterans among your Seyme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seyme lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seyme 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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