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Sealander Family History

Sealander Surname Meaning

Possibly also an Americanized form of North German Seeländer: topographic name from Middle Low German sellant sallant ‘land reserved to be used by the lord of the manor’.

Compare Saal Americanized form of Swedish Sjölander (see Sjolander).

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


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Where is the Sealander family from?

You can see how Sealander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sealander family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sealander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Sealander families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sealander's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sealander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sealander 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 Sealander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sealander. 19% of Sealander men worked as a Mechanic and 60% of Sealander women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sealander were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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

  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Sealander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Sealander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sealander 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Sealander. 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 154 military records available for the last name Sealander. For the veterans among your Sealander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sealander lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sealander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sealander in 1962 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sealander ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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