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Seilers Family History

Seilers 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: Seiler, Sellers, Eilers, Seivers, Seiders, Seller, Seiger, Stigers

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Where is the Seilers family from?

You can see how Seilers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seilers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seilers families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Seilers families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Seilers's in USA. New York had the highest population of Seilers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seilers 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 Seilers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seilers. 50% of Seilers men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • General Store
    50%

What Seilers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Seilers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seilers 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Seilers. 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 41 military records available for the last name Seilers. For the veterans among your Seilers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seilers lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1986, in the United States, Seilers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Seilers in 1985 was 78, and 74 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seilers 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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