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Seels Family History

Seels Surname Meaning

see Seales.

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


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Where is the Seels family from?

You can see how Seels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seels family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Seels families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Seels's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Seels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seels 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 Seels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Seels. 50% of Seels men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Seels women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Retired
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Seels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seels 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Seels. 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 187 military records available for the last name Seels. For the veterans among your Seels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seels lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Seels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Seels in 1964 was 65, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seels 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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