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Seifter Family History

Seifter 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: Seifer, Stifter, Seiter, Seitter, Setter, Reifer, Seiger, Meister

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Where is the Seifter family from?

You can see how Seifter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seifter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Seifter families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Seifter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Seifter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seifter 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 Seifter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seifter. 34% of Seifter men worked as a Clerk and 34% of Seifter women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seifter were Owner and Saleslady.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Owner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Seifter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Seifter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seifter 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Seifter. 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 58 military records available for the last name Seifter. For the veterans among your Seifter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seifter lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Seifter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Seifter in 1972 was 56, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seifter 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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