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Seifferly Family History

Seifferly 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: Seiffert, Seifer, Sitterly, Siverly, Seinfeld, Keiffer, Seifert

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Where is the Seifferly family from?

You can see how Seifferly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seifferly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Seifferly families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Seifferly's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Seifferly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seifferly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seifferly ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Seifferly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seifferly 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Seifferly. 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 21 military records available for the last name Seifferly. For the veterans among your Seifferly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seifferly lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2000, in the United States, Seifferly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Seifferly in 1955 was 50, and 88 in 2000.

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