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Seiler Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a rope maker from an agent derivative of German Seil ‘rope’ Middle High German seil. Compare Saler and Siler . English (Middlesex and Surrey): variant of Saylor .

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


Similar surnames: Seider, Seidler, Semler, Seifer, Seiger, Seiner, Keiler, Seller

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Where is the Seiler family from?

You can see how Seiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seiler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Seiler families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Seiler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seiler families in 1891.
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What did your Seiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Seiler. 50% of Seiler men worked as a Merchant and 100% of Seiler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Merchant
    50%
  • Fur Cutter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Seiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seiler 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Seiler. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Seiler. For the veterans among your Seiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seiler lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Seiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Seiler in 1950 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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