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Seifel Family History

Seifel 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: Seifer, Seidel, Seibel, Seipel, Reifel, Seigel, Stifel, Seikel, Eitel

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Where is the Seifel family from?

You can see how Seifel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seifel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Seifel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Seifel family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seifel's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Seifel families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Seifel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seifel 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Seifel. 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 80 military records available for the last name Seifel. For the veterans among your Seifel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seifel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Seifel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Seifel in 1969 was 70, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seifel 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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