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Seslar Family History

Seslar 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: Keslar, Sedlar, Sesler, Sellar, Seller, Solar, Semler, Cesar, Sella

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Where is the Seslar family from?

You can see how Seslar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seslar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Seslar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Seslar families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Seslar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seslar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seslar 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 Seslar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seslar. 23% of Seslar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Seslar women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Seslar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Seslar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seslar 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Seslar. 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 125 military records available for the last name Seslar. For the veterans among your Seslar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seslar lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Seslar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Seslar in 1959 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seslar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seslar 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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