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Seamell Family History

Seamell 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: Seawell, Sewell, Scammell, Semmel, Gemmell, Hamell, Samel, Semel

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Where is the Seamell family from?

You can see how Seamell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seamell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seamell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Seamell families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Seamell's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Seamell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seamell 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 176 census records available for the last name Seamell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seamell 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Seamell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Seamell. For the veterans among your Seamell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seamell lifespan?

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