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Seyter Family History

Seyter 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: Setter, Seyer, Senter, Sester, Seyler, Seiter, Selter, Slyter, Septer

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Where is the Seyter family from?

You can see how Seyter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seyter family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Seyter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Seyter families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Seyter's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Seyter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seyter 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 Seyter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seyter. 100% of Seyter men worked as a Foreman.

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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

  • Foreman
    100%

What Seyter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Seyter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seyter 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Seyter. 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 27 military records available for the last name Seyter. For the veterans among your Seyter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seyter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Seyter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Seyter in 1969 was 49, and 63 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seyter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seyter 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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