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Seyre Family History

Seyre 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: Sayre, Eyre, Smyre, Serra, Spire, Senne, Shore, Herre, Smyrl, Severe

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Where is the Seyre family from?

You can see how Seyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seyre family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seyre families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Seyre families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Seyre's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Seyre families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seyre 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 160 census records available for the last name Seyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seyre 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Seyre. 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 10 military records available for the last name Seyre. For the veterans among your Seyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seyre lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seyre 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seyre

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