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Seftell Family History

Seftell 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: Sentell, Sewell, Stell, Saffell, Sheftel, Kettell, Sawtell, Seidell

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seftell 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 10 census records available for the last name Seftell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seftell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Seftell. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Seftell. For the veterans among your Seftell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seftell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Seftell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Seftell in 1970 was 71, and 66 in 1994.

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