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Seelbach Family History

Seelbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of numerous places so named.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Seelbach family from?

You can see how Seelbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seelbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seelbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Seelbach families living in Ohio. This was about 35% of all the recorded Seelbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Seelbach families in 1880.
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What did your Seelbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seelbach. 25% of Seelbach men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Seelbach women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seelbach were Custom Work and 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
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Custom Work
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Cashier
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Seelbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seelbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seelbach 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Seelbach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 872 military records available for the last name Seelbach. For the veterans among your Seelbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seelbach lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Seelbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Seelbach in 1957 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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