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Seilstad Family History

Seilstad 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: Shelstad, Elstad, Reistad, Kolstad, Karlstad, Balstad, Sestak

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Where is the Seilstad family from?

You can see how Seilstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seilstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seilstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Seilstad families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Seilstad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Seilstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seilstad 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 Seilstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seilstad. 100% of Seilstad men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Seilstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Seilstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seilstad 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Seilstad. 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 8 military records available for the last name Seilstad. For the veterans among your Seilstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seilstad lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Seilstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Seilstad in 1970 was 87, and 57 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seilstad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seilstad 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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