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Seifort Family History

Seifort 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: Seifert, Seibert, Seifer, Seaford, Befort, Eifert, Neifert, Lefort

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Where is the Seifort family from?

You can see how Seifort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seifort family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Seifort families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Seifort family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Seifort's in USA. New York had the highest population of Seifort families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seifort 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 Seifort ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seifort. 25% of Seifort men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    25%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Messenger
    10%

What Seifort family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seifort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seifort 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Seifort. 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 189 military records available for the last name Seifort. For the veterans among your Seifort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seifort lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Seifort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Seifort in 1966 was 72, and 91 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seifort

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seifort 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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