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Seyle Family History

Seyle 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: Selle, Seele, Sayle, Seale, Seyler, Style, Seller, Sale, Mehle, Senne

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Where is the Seyle family from?

You can see how Seyle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seyle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seyle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Seyle families living in Hampshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Seyle's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Seyle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seyle 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 Seyle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seyle. 67% of Seyle men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Seyle women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seyle were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Seyle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seyle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seyle 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Seyle. 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 143 military records available for the last name Seyle. For the veterans among your Seyle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seyle lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Seyle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Seyle in 1953 was 55, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seyle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seyle 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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