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Seelke Family History

Seelke 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: Seele, Selke, Seelye, Seeley, Selle, Bielke, Belke, Oelke, Beilke

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Where is the Seelke family from?

You can see how Seelke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seelke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Seelke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Seelke family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seelke's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Seelke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seelke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Seelke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seelke. 50% of Seelke men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Seelke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Seelke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seelke 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Seelke. 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 89 military records available for the last name Seelke. For the veterans among your Seelke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seelke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Seelke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Seelke in 1962 was 75, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seelke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seelke 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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