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Seelar Family History

Seelar 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: Sedlar, Sellar, Seller, Seeley, Solar, Semler, Sella, Selan, Keelan

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Where is the Seelar family from?

You can see how Seelar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seelar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Seelar families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 10 Seelar families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seelar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Seelar families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Seelar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seelar 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Seelar. 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 10 military records available for the last name Seelar. For the veterans among your Seelar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seelar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Seelar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Seelar in 1973 was 82, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seelar 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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