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Seithel Family History

Seithel 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: Seither, Eitel, Keitel, Smithey, Reichel, Eichel, Sichel, Reitzel

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Where is the Seithel family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seithel. 100% of Seithel 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
    100%

What Seithel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Seithel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seithel 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Seithel. 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 140 military records available for the last name Seithel. For the veterans among your Seithel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seithel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Seithel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Seithel in 1964 was 85, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seithel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seithel 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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