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Seiferth Family History

Seiferth Surname Meaning

German: variant of Seifert.

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


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Where is the Seiferth family from?

You can see how Seiferth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seiferth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seiferth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Seiferth families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Seiferth's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Seiferth families in 1911.
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What did your Seiferth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seiferth. 22% of Seiferth men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Seiferth women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seiferth were Manager and Proprietor.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Manager
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Seiferth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seiferth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seiferth 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Seiferth. 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 750 military records available for the last name Seiferth. For the veterans among your Seiferth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seiferth lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Seiferth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Seiferth in 1961 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seiferth 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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