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Seelmeyer Family History

Seelmeyer 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: Sellmeyer, Spellmeyer, Seeley, Neumeyer, Wedemeyer, Dallmeyer

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Where is the Seelmeyer family from?

You can see how Seelmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seelmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seelmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Seelmeyer families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Seelmeyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Seelmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seelmeyer 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 Seelmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seelmeyer. 100% of Seelmeyer 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
    100%

What Seelmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Seelmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seelmeyer 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Seelmeyer. 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 45 military records available for the last name Seelmeyer. For the veterans among your Seelmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seelmeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Seelmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Seelmeyer in 1964 was 79, and 79 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seelmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seelmeyer 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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