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Seiltz Family History

Seiltz 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: Seitz, Seltz, Stiltz, Beitz, Spitz, Reitz, Biltz, Sitz, Wiltz, Weitz

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Where is the Seiltz family from?

You can see how Seiltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seiltz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seiltz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Seiltz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Seiltz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Seiltz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seiltz 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 Seiltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seiltz. 100% of Seiltz 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 Seiltz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Seiltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seiltz 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Seiltz. 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 39 military records available for the last name Seiltz. For the veterans among your Seiltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seiltz lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Seiltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Seiltz in 1974 was 89, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seiltz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seiltz 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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