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Seelmann Family History

Seelmann 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: Seemann, Seelman, Selman, Sellman, Heilmann, Edelmann, Zellmann

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Where is the Seelmann family from?

You can see how Seelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seelmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seelmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Seelmann families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seelmann's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Seelmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seelmann 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 Seelmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Seelmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Seelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seelmann 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Seelmann. 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 Seelmann. For the veterans among your Seelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seelmann lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Seelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Seelmann in 1967 was 63, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seelmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seelmann 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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