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Seier Family History

Seier Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a farmer from Middle High German saien ‘to sow’. From a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name composed with sigi ‘victory’ + heri ‘army’.

Variant of Seeger.

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


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Where is the Seier family from?

You can see how Seier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Seier families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Seier's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Seier families in 1911.
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What did your Seier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seier. 38% of Seier men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Seier women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seier were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Owner
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Seier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seier 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Seier. 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 412 military records available for the last name Seier. For the veterans among your Seier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Seier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Seier in 1963 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seier 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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