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Seidl Family History

Seidl Surname Meaning

South German:: from a pet form of the personal name Siegfried. Compare Siegel. (Bavaria and Austria): variant of Seidel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Seidl family from?

You can see how Seidl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seidl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seidl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Seidl families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seidl's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Seidl families in 1891.
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What did your Seidl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seidl. 60% of Seidl women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Cook
    40%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Seidl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seidl 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Seidl. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Seidl. For the veterans among your Seidl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seidl lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Seidl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Seidl in 1948 was 27, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seidl 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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