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Early Origins of the Seys family

The surname Seys was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Seys family

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Seys Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Seitz, Sitz, Seetz, Seiz, Seis, Seytz, Seys and others.

Early Notables of the Seys family

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Seys Ranking

In France, the name Seys is the 7,205th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. [1]


United States Seys migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Seys Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Evan Seys, who settled in Virginia sometime between 1666 and 1667
Seys Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • John Seys, who arrived in Maryland in 1724
  • Johan Ludovick Seys, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1733
  • Johan Ludwick Seys, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1733


  1. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/


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