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Seeling Family History

Seeling Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from Sehlingen in Lower Saxony. variant of Selig.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Seeling family from?

You can see how Seeling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seeling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seeling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Seeling families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Seeling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seeling families in 1891.
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What did your Seeling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seeling. 100% of Seeling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Seeling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seeling 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Seeling. 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 Seeling. For the veterans among your Seeling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seeling lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Seeling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Seeling in 1952 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seeling 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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