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Seymor Family History

Seymor 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: Seymour, Seymore, Senior, Meylor, Sermon, Seyer, Semar, Sydor, Saylor

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Where is the Seymor family from?

You can see how Seymor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seymor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seymor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Seymor families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Seymor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seymor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seymor 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 Seymor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seymor. 34% of Seymor men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Janitor
    20%
  • Glazier
    14%

What Seymor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seymor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seymor 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Seymor. 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 212 military records available for the last name Seymor. For the veterans among your Seymor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seymor lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Seymor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Seymor in 1988 was 63, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seymor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seymor 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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