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Seiden Family History

Seiden Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Seide.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname from German seiden zaydn ‘of silk’; ‘kind-hearted gentle’.

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


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Where is the Seiden family from?

You can see how Seiden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seiden family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seiden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Seiden families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Seiden's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Seiden families in 1911.
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What did your Seiden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Traveller was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Seiden. 100% of Seiden men worked as a Traveller.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Traveller
    100%

What Seiden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Seiden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seiden 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Seiden. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Seiden. For the veterans among your Seiden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seiden lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Seiden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Seiden in 1955 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seiden 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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