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Seylor Family History

Seylor 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: Meylor, Saylor, Seyler, Keylor, Seller, Taylor, Semler, Senior

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Where is the Seylor family from?

You can see how Seylor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seylor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Seylor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Seylor families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Seylor's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Seylor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seylor 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 Seylor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seylor. 56% of Seylor 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
    56%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Seylor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Seylor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seylor 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Seylor. 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 32 military records available for the last name Seylor. For the veterans among your Seylor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seylor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Seylor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Seylor in 1963 was 81, and 73 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seylor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seylor 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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