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Seyss Family History

Seyss 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: Seiss, Ness, Sens, Weiss, Sears, Stoss, Leys, Hess, Ress, Keyes

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Where is the Seyss family from?

You can see how Seyss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seyss family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Seyss families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seyss's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Seyss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seyss 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 12 census records available for the last name Seyss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seyss 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Seyss. 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 63 military records available for the last name Seyss. For the veterans among your Seyss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seyss lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Seyss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Seyss in 1975 was 69, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seyss 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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