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Seffert Family History

Seffert 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: Leffert, Meffert, Seufert, Seifert, Geffert, Sieffert, Seyfert

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Where is the Seffert family from?

You can see how Seffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seffert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seffert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Seffert families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Seffert's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Seffert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seffert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Seffert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seffert. 50% of Seffert men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Seffert women worked as a House Work.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Labor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Seffert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Seffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seffert 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Seffert. 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 123 military records available for the last name Seffert. For the veterans among your Seffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seffert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Seffert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Seffert in 1962 was 66, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seffert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seffert 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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