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Seys Family History

Seys Surname Meaning

see Sayce.

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


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Where is the Seys family from?

You can see how Seys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Seys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Seys families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Seys's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Seys families in 1891.
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What did your Seys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seys. 80% of Seys 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
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Private Nurse
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seys 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Seys. 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 625 military records available for the last name Seys. For the veterans among your Seys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seys lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Seys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Seys in 1968 was 64, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seys

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seys 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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