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Seefels Family History

Seefels 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: Seefeld, Seefeldt, Seegers, Skeels, Siebels, Seevers, Seeders

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Where is the Seefels family from?

You can see how Seefels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seefels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Seefels families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Seefels families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Seefels's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seefels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seefels 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 229 census records available for the last name Seefels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seefels 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Seefels. 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 12 military records available for the last name Seefels. For the veterans among your Seefels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seefels lifespan?

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