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Seelagy Family History

Seelagy 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: Seeley, Seelig, Seely, Seewald, Sella, Seery, Slay, Stelly, Selan

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Where is the Seelagy family from?

You can see how Seelagy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seelagy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Seelagy family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Seelagy's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Seelagy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seelagy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Seelagy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Seelagy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seelagy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Seelagy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Seelagy. For the veterans among your Seelagy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seelagy lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Seelagy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Seelagy in 1989 was 88, and 65 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seelagy 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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