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Seikel Family History

Seikel Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name composed with sigi ‘victory’ as the first element

or perhaps an altered form of Seigel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Seikel family from?

You can see how Seikel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seikel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Seikel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Seikel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Seikel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seikel families in 1891.
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What did your Seikel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seikel. 34% of Seikel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Seikel women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Rate Clerk
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Seikel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Seikel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seikel 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Seikel. 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 173 military records available for the last name Seikel. For the veterans among your Seikel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seikel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Seikel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Seikel in 1964 was 86, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seikel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seikel 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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