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Seyfried Family History

Seyfried Name Meaning

German: variant of Siegfried .

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


Similar surnames: Seifried, Seefried, Seigfried, Seifer, Seyferth, Eyrich, Seyer

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Where is the Seyfried family from?

You can see how Seyfried families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seyfried family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seyfried families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Seyfried families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Seyfried's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Seyfried families in 1911.
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What did your Seyfried ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seyfried. 18% of Seyfried men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Seyfried women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seyfried were Clerk and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Electrician
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Maid
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Seyfried. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seyfried 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Seyfried. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Seyfried. For the veterans among your Seyfried ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seyfried lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Seyfried life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Seyfried in 1954 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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