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Seffner Family History

Seffner 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: Reffner, Geffner, Deffner, Heffner, Hoffner, Saffer, Kleffner, Seiner

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Where is the Seffner family from?

You can see how Seffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seffner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seffner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Seffner families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Seffner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Seffner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Seffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seffner 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Seffner. 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 102 military records available for the last name Seffner. For the veterans among your Seffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seffner lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Seffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Seffner in 1978 was 66, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seffner 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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