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Seelgen Family History

Seelgen 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: Seelen, Seeley, Sellen, Seeger, Snellen, Selden, Seele, Seeliger

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Where is the Seelgen family from?

You can see how Seelgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seelgen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Seelgen family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Seelgen's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Seelgen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seelgen 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 6 census records available for the last name Seelgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seelgen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Seelgen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Seelgen. For the veterans among your Seelgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seelgen lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Seelgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Seelgen in 1983 was 74, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seelgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seelgen 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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