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Seelie Family History

Seelie 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: Seele, Seelig, Seelye, Seeley, Selle, Serlin, Leslie, Reekie, Sellin

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Where is the Seelie family from?

You can see how Seelie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seelie family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Seelie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Seelie families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Seelie's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Seelie families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Seelie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seelie 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Seelie. 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 38 military records available for the last name Seelie. For the veterans among your Seelie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seelie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Seelie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Seelie in 1969 was 53, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seelie 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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