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Seyphus Family History

Seyphus 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: Cephus, Melhus, Seymour, Reishus, Cephas, Eachus, Mehus, Nyhus

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Where is the Seyphus family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seyphus 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 Seyphus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seyphus. 100% of Seyphus men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Seyphus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Seyphus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seyphus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Seyphus. 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 Seyphus. For the veterans among your Seyphus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seyphus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Seyphus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Seyphus in 1968 was 75, and 91 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seyphus 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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