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Seit Family History

Seit 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: Seif, Suit, Seim, Heit, Seid, Veit, Seil, Seitz, Seip, Seith

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Where is the Seit family from?

You can see how Seit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seit family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Seit family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Seit's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Seit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Seit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seit. 60% of Seit men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Draftsman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Seit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seit 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Seit. 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 40,000 military records available for the last name Seit. For the veterans among your Seit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seit lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2001, in the United States, Seit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Seit in 1950 was 56, and 74 in 2001.

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