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Seifred Family History

Seifred 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: Seifried, Seifer, Seigfried, Seyfried, Seefried, Scifres, Spire

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Where is the Seifred family from?

You can see how Seifred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seifred family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seifred families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Seifred families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Seifred's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Seifred families in 1880.
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What did your Seifred ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seifred. 29% of Seifred men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Seifred women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seifred were Mechanic and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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What Seifred family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 932 census records available for the last name Seifred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seifred 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Seifred. 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 96 military records available for the last name Seifred. For the veterans among your Seifred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seifred lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Seifred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Seifred in 1964 was 69, and 76 in 2003.

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