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Seidell Family History

Seidell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Seidel.

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


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Where is the Seidell family from?

You can see how Seidell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seidell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Seidell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Seidell families living in Wisconsin. This was about 20% of all the recorded Seidell's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Seidell families in 1880.
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What did your Seidell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seidell. 26% of Seidell men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Seidell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seidell were Machinist 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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Nurse
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Seidell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Seidell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seidell 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Seidell. 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 465 military records available for the last name Seidell. For the veterans among your Seidell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seidell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Seidell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Seidell in 1951 was 27, and 88 in 2003.

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