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Seewell Family History

Seewell 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: Sewell, Shewell, Seawell, Jewell, Elwell, Seewald, Sidwell, Newell

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Where is the Seewell family from?

You can see how Seewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seewell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Seewell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Seewell family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Seewell's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Seewell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seewell 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 47 census records available for the last name Seewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seewell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Seewell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Seewell. For the veterans among your Seewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seewell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Seewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Seewell in 1963 was 85, and 57 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seewell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seewell 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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