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Seff Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): altered form of Zeff or a shortened form of some original Ashkenazic surname. Welsh (Monmouthshire): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sheff, Goff, Skiff, Riff, Luff, Steff, Self, Senff, Seif, Jeff

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Where is the Seff family from?

You can see how Seff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Seff family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seff's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Seff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seff. 25% of Seff men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Seff women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seff were Manager and Housewife. .

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Seff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seff 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Seff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 321 military records available for the last name Seff. For the veterans among your Seff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Seff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Seff in 1963 was 89, and 92 in 2004.

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