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Sehuyler Family History

Sehuyler 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: Schuyler, Schuler, Shuler, Schuller, Huyler, Seyler, Shutler

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Where is the Sehuyler family from?

You can see how Sehuyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sehuyler family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Sehuyler family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sehuyler's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sehuyler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sehuyler 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 17 census records available for the last name Sehuyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sehuyler 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sehuyler. 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 Sehuyler. For the veterans among your Sehuyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sehuyler lifespan?

Average Sehuyler life expectancy in 1975 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sehuyler 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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