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Seimel Family History

Seimel 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: Semmel, Seidel, Reimel, Seibel, Shimel, Deimel, Seipel, Semel, Seigel

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Where is the Seimel family from?

You can see how Seimel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seimel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Seimel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Seimel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Seimel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seimel 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 42 census records available for the last name Seimel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seimel 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Seimel. 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 62 military records available for the last name Seimel. For the veterans among your Seimel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seimel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1978, in the United States, Seimel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Seimel in 1972 was 67, and 77 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seimel 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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