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Seuffert Family History

Seuffert 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: Seufert, Seiffert, Leffert, Meffert, Neuffer, Seifert, Snuffer

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Where is the Seuffert family from?

You can see how Seuffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seuffert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Seuffert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Seuffert families living in Ohio. This was about 31% of all the recorded Seuffert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Seuffert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seuffert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seuffert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seuffert. 60% of Seuffert men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Seuffert women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Dyer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seuffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seuffert 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 524 immigration records available for the last name Seuffert. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Seuffert. For the veterans among your Seuffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seuffert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Seuffert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Seuffert in 1963 was 88, and 70 in 2004.

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