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Sealay Family History

Sealay 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: Sealy, Salay, Szalay, Sealey, Sala, Scala, Seeley, Seal, Salas

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Where is the Sealay family from?

You can see how Sealay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sealay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sealay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sealay families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Sealay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sealay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sealay 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 36 census records available for the last name Sealay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sealay 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Sealay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sealay. For the veterans among your Sealay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sealay lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Sealay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sealay in 1975 was 95, and 89 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sealay 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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