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Seyller Family History

Seyller Surname Meaning

German: variant of Seiler.

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


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Where is the Seyller family from?

You can see how Seyller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seyller family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Seyller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Seyller families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seyller's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Seyller families in 1841.
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What did your Seyller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seyller. 26% of Seyller men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Seyller women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seyller were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Librarian
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

What Seyller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seyller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seyller 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Seyller. 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 520 military records available for the last name Seyller. For the veterans among your Seyller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seyller lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Seyller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Seyller in 1955 was 58, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seyller 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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