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Seol Family History

Seol 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: Sol, Sell, Seal, Seil, Seo, Seel, Deol, Sehl, Son, Bell

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Where is the Seol family from?

You can see how Seol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seol family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Seol family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Seol's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Seol families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seol 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 124 census records available for the last name Seol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seol 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Seol. 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 23 military records available for the last name Seol. For the veterans among your Seol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seol lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Seol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Seol in 1987 was 91, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seol 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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