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Seiser Family History

Seiser Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from Seis, Tyrol.

Variant of Seiss, an occupational name for a reaper or mower or maker of the instrument.

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


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Where is the Seiser family from?

You can see how Seiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seiser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Seiser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Seiser family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Seiser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Seiser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seiser 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 Seiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seiser. 14% of Seiser men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Seiser women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seiser were Farmer and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Service Manager
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    31%
  • Secretary
    24%
  • Office Clerk
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Seiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seiser 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Seiser. 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 418 military records available for the last name Seiser. For the veterans among your Seiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seiser lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Seiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Seiser in 1952 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seiser 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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