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Seela Family History

Seela 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: Sella, Seele, Seel, Seeba, Seely, Sala, Peel, Serra, Stella, Scala

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Where is the Seela family from?

You can see how Seela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seela family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Seela families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Seela's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Seela families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seela 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 Seela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seela. 56% of Seela men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Seela women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Seela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 779 census records available for the last name Seela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seela 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Seela. 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 156 military records available for the last name Seela. For the veterans among your Seela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seela lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Seela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Seela in 1965 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seela 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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