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Seminole Family History

Seminole 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: Springle, Spinale, Swingle, Single, Spinola, Spindle, Swindle, Femino

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Where is the Seminole family from?

You can see how Seminole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seminole family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seminole families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Seminole families living in Vermont. This was about 60% of all the recorded Seminole's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Seminole families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seminole 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 Seminole ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seminole. 100% of Seminole men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Seminole family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seminole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seminole 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Seminole. 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 576 military records available for the last name Seminole. For the veterans among your Seminole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seminole lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Seminole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Seminole in 1963 was 52, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seminole

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seminole 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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