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Seekel Family History

Seekel 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: Seckel, Sekel, Seikel, Kenkel, Seeley, Siegel, Sickel, Steckel

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Where is the Seekel family from?

You can see how Seekel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seekel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seekel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Seekel family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seekel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Seekel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seekel 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 176 census records available for the last name Seekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seekel 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Seekel. 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 25 military records available for the last name Seekel. For the veterans among your Seekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seekel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Seekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Seekel in 1968 was 55, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seekel 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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