This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Seyfert family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Seyfert Family History

Seyfert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Seifert.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Seyfert family from?

You can see how Seyfert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seyfert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seyfert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Seyfert families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 76% of all the recorded Seyfert's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Seyfert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seyfert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Seyfert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seyfert. 32% of Seyfert men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Seyfert women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seyfert were Carpenter and Switch Board Operator.

View Census Data for Seyfert | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Switch Board Operator
    13%

What Seyfert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Seyfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seyfert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Seyfert

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Seyfert. 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.

View all Seyfert immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Seyfert. For the veterans among your Seyfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Seyfert military records

You've only scratched the surface of Seyfert family history

Discover More

What is the average Seyfert lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Seyfert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Seyfert in 1956 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seyfert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seyfert 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Seyfert family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial