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Seil Family History

Seil Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a rope maker from Middle High German seil ‘rope’.

It originates from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name (Segilo) formed with sigi ‘victory’ as the first element.

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


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Where is the Seil family from?

You can see how Seil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Seil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Seil families living in Wiltshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Seil's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Seil families in 1891.
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What did your Seil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seil. 100% of Seil 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Seil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seil 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 632 immigration records available for the last name Seil. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Seil. For the veterans among your Seil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seil lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Seil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Seil in 1957 was 51, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seil 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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