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Sefl Family History

Sefl 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: Sell, Seal, Seil, Stefl, Seel, Seff, Sehl, Bell, Saul, Beal

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Where is the Sefl family from?

You can see how Sefl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sefl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sefl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sefl families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sefl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sefl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sefl 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 171 census records available for the last name Sefl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sefl 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Sefl. 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 Sefl. For the veterans among your Sefl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sefl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sefl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sefl in 1962 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sefl 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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