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Seilhan Family History

Seilhan 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: Selman, Sellman, Selan, Meighan, Beilman, Zeilman, Neilan, Keilman

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Where is the Seilhan family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seilhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Seilhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seilhan. 60% of Seilhan men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Seilhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seilhan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Seilhan. 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 76 military records available for the last name Seilhan. For the veterans among your Seilhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seilhan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Seilhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Seilhan in 1962 was 55, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seilhan 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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