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Seyfrit Family History

Seyfrit 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: Seyfried, Seyfert, Safrit, Severin, Serio, Seyer, Serie, Shifrin

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Where is the Seyfrit family from?

You can see how Seyfrit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seyfrit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Seyfrit families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 7 Seyfrit families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Seyfrit's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Seyfrit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seyfrit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Seyfrit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seyfrit 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Seyfrit. 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 16 military records available for the last name Seyfrit. For the veterans among your Seyfrit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seyfrit lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Seyfrit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Seyfrit in 1971 was 83, and 100 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seyfrit 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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