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Seils Family History

Seils Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Seil

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


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Where is the Seils family from?

You can see how Seils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seils family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Seils families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Seils families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Seils's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seils families in 1891.
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What did your Seils ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Seils. 100% of Seils men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Seils women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Seils family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Seils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seils 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Seils. 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 454 military records available for the last name Seils. For the veterans among your Seils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seils lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Seils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Seils in 1961 was 63, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seils 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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