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Seattle Family History

Seattle Surname 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: Settle, Spittle, Battle, Nettle, Searle, Shartle, Suttle, Kettle

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Where is the Seattle family from?

You can see how Seattle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seattle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seattle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Seattle families living in Wisconsin. This was about 88% of all the recorded Seattle's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Seattle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seattle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Seattle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seattle 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Seattle. 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 236 military records available for the last name Seattle. For the veterans among your Seattle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seattle lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Seattle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Seattle in 1971 was 47, and 33 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seattle 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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