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Seila Family History

Seila 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: Sella, Seil, Seils, Sala, Serra, Stella, Vila, Scala, Shima, Neill

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Where is the Seila family from?

You can see how Seila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seila family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seila families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Seila families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Seila's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Seila families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Seila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seila. 63% of Seila men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Seila women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Seila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Seila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seila 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Seila. 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 79 military records available for the last name Seila. For the veterans among your Seila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seila lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Seila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Seila in 1957 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seila

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seila 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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