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Seslen Family History

Seslen 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: Sellen, Seelen, Sesler, Seller, Ellen, Seeley, Semler, Selle, Serlin

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Where is the Seslen family from?

You can see how Seslen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seslen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Seslen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Seslen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Seslen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seslen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Seslen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seslen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Seslen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Seslen. For the veterans among your Seslen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seslen lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1991, in the United States, Seslen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Seslen in 1989 was 86, and 81 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seslen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seslen 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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