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Seiflein Family History

Seiflein Name 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: Heinlein, Serlin, Schlein, Sellin, Sellen, Eifler, Zeitlin, Seifer

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Where is the Seiflein family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seiflein 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 Seiflein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seiflein. 100% of Seiflein women worked as a New Worker. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Seiflein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seiflein 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Seiflein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Seiflein. For the veterans among your Seiflein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seiflein lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Seiflein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Seiflein in 1971 was 58, and 75 in 2002.

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