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Seydell Family History

Seydell 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: Seidell, Seydel, Sewell, Reddell, Rydell, Pendell, Sandell, Seidel

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Where is the Seydell family from?

You can see how Seydell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seydell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Seydell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Seydell families living in Sussex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Seydell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Seydell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seydell 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 Seydell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seydell. 31% of Seydell men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Seydell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seydell were Farmer and Domestic.

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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
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Barber
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Domestic
    40%

What Seydell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Seydell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seydell 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Seydell. 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 415 military records available for the last name Seydell. For the veterans among your Seydell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seydell lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Seydell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Seydell in 1948 was 52, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seydell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seydell 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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