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Seffele Family History

Seffele 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: Saffell, Seele, Leffel, Keffeler, Heffel, Seefeld, Hefele, Steffel

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Where is the Seffele family from?

You can see how Seffele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seffele family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Seffele family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Seffele's in USA. New York had the highest population of Seffele families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Seffele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seffele 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Seffele. 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 2 military records available for the last name Seffele. For the veterans among your Seffele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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