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Seidle Name Meaning

German: variant of Seidel and in North America probably also an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Weidle, Saile, Spidle, Seigle, Steidle, Swindle, Seide, Sidle, Seidl

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Where is the Seidle family from?

You can see how Seidle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seidle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seidle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Seidle families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seidle's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Seidle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seidle 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 Seidle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seidle. 27% of Seidle men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Seidle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seidle were Carpenter and Farm 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Seidle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seidle 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Seidle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 469 military records available for the last name Seidle. For the veterans among your Seidle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seidle lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Seidle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Seidle in 1961 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

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