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Seilitz Family History

Seilitz 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: Seidlitz, Seitz, Schlitz, Heinitz, Reinitz, Belitz, Gerlitz, Seiling

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Where is the Seilitz family from?

You can see how Seilitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seilitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Seilitz families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Seilitz families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Seilitz's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Seilitz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seilitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Seilitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seilitz 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Seilitz. 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 2 military records available for the last name Seilitz. For the veterans among your Seilitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seilitz lifespan?

Average Seilitz life expectancy in 1974 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seilitz 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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