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Seelly Family History

Seelly Surname Meaning

see Sealey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Seelly family from?

You can see how Seelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seelly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Seelly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Seelly families living in Kent. This was about 60% of all the recorded Seelly's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Seelly families in 1891.
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What did your Seelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seelly. 100% of Seelly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Seelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seelly 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Seelly. 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 22 military records available for the last name Seelly. For the veterans among your Seelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seelly lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seelly 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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