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Seilbach Family History

Seilbach 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: Seelbach, Selbach, Steinbach, Weisbach, Leinbach, Leimbach, Gehlbach

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Where is the Seilbach family from?

You can see how Seilbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seilbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seilbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Seilbach families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Seilbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Seilbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seilbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Seilbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Seilbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seilbach 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Seilbach. 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 5 military records available for the last name Seilbach. For the veterans among your Seilbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seilbach lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Seilbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Seilbach in 1973 was 91, and 92 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seilbach 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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