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Seelund Family History

Seelund 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: Heglund, Seelen, Selland, Neeland, Schlund, Hedlund, Edlund, Eklund

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Where is the Seelund family from?

You can see how Seelund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seelund family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Seelund family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Seelund's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Seelund families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Seelund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seelund 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Seelund. 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 4 military records available for the last name Seelund. For the veterans among your Seelund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seelund lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Seelund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Seelund in 1978 was 37, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seelund 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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