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Sehlbach Family History

Sehlbach 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: Gehlbach, Seelbach, Selbach, Schlabach, Seebach, Muhlbach, Schubach

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Where is the Sehlbach family from?

You can see how Sehlbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sehlbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sehlbach families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sehlbach families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sehlbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sehlbach families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Sehlbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sehlbach 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Sehlbach. 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 46 military records available for the last name Sehlbach. For the veterans among your Sehlbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sehlbach lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Sehlbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sehlbach in 1965 was 81, and 94 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sehlbach 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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