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Sehland Family History

Sehland 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: Selland, Ashland, Newland, Berland, Eland, Penland, Helland, Selan

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Where is the Sehland family from?

You can see how Sehland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sehland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sehland family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sehland's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Sehland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sehland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Sehland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sehland 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sehland. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sehland. For the veterans among your Sehland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sehland lifespan?

Average Sehland life expectancy in 1981 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sehland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sehland 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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