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Seelle Family History

Seelle 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: Selle, Stelle, Seele, Seelye, Seller, Stella, Pelle, Belle, Helle

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Where is the Seelle family from?

You can see how Seelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seelle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Seelle family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Seelle's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Seelle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seelle 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 41 census records available for the last name Seelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seelle 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Seelle. 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 military records available for the last name Seelle. For the veterans among your Seelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seelle lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seelle 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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