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Seyferth Family History

Seyferth Surname Meaning

German: variant of Seifert.

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


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Where is the Seyferth family from?

You can see how Seyferth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seyferth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Seyferth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Seyferth families living in Oregon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Seyferth's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Seyferth families in 1880.
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What did your Seyferth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seyferth. 27% of Seyferth men worked as a Painter and 100% of Seyferth women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Painter
    27%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Superintendent
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Seyferth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seyferth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seyferth 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Seyferth. 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 958 military records available for the last name Seyferth. For the veterans among your Seyferth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seyferth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Seyferth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Seyferth in 1963 was 78, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seyferth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seyferth 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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