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Seitzer Family History

Seitzer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Seitz.

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


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Where is the Seitzer family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seitzer. 48% of Seitzer men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Seitzer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seitzer were Clerk 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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%

What Seitzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seitzer 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Seitzer. 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 483 military records available for the last name Seitzer. For the veterans among your Seitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seitzer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Seitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Seitzer in 1960 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seitzer 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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