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Seifman Family History

Seifman 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: Shifman, Seidman, Selman, Leiman, Reitman, Sellman, Seaman, Elfman

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Where is the Seifman family from?

You can see how Seifman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seifman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Seifman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Seifman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Seifman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seifman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seifman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seifman. 100% of Seifman men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Seifman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seifman 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Seifman. 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 46 military records available for the last name Seifman. For the veterans among your Seifman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seifman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Seifman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Seifman in 1965 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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