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Seifstein Family History

Seifstein 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: Einstein, Weinstein, Beilstein, Feinstein, Reinstein, Bernstein

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Where is the Seifstein family from?

You can see how Seifstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seifstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Seifstein family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Seifstein's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Seifstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seifstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seifstein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Seifstein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Seifstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seifstein 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Seifstein. 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 15 military records available for the last name Seifstein. For the veterans among your Seifstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seifstein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Seifstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Seifstein in 1966 was 70, and 79 in 2000.

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