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Seydler Family History

Seydler 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: Seidler, Seyler, Sedler, Seyller, Beydler, Seller, Sandler, Medler

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Where is the Seydler family from?

You can see how Seydler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seydler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seydler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Seydler families living in Texas. This was about 81% of all the recorded Seydler's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Seydler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seydler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seydler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seydler. 34% of Seydler men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Seydler women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seydler were Farmer and Stenographer. .

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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
    34%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Nurse
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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What Seydler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 802 census records available for the last name Seydler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seydler 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Seydler. 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 333 military records available for the last name Seydler. For the veterans among your Seydler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seydler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Seydler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Seydler in 1963 was 82, and 94 in 2004.

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