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Seelin Family History

Seelin 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: Serlin, Sellin, Selin, Seelen, Seelig, Seeling, Keelin, Stein, Berlin

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Where is the Seelin family from?

You can see how Seelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seelin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Seelin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Seelin family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seelin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Seelin families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seelin 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 121 census records available for the last name Seelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seelin 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Seelin. 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 17 military records available for the last name Seelin. For the veterans among your Seelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seelin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Seelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Seelin in 1966 was 60, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seelin 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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