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Seelaus Family History

Seelaus 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: Sellars, Seegars, Seeley, Salas, Claus, Seewald, Sella, Melhus

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Where is the Seelaus family from?

You can see how Seelaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seelaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seelaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Seelaus families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Seelaus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Seelaus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Seelaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seelaus 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Seelaus. 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 63 military records available for the last name Seelaus. For the veterans among your Seelaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seelaus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Seelaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Seelaus in 1968 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seelaus 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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