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Seidlin Family History

Seidlin 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: Serlin, Sellin, Medlin, Zeitlin, Selin, Seiden, Seidler, Siglin

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Where is the Seidlin family from?

You can see how Seidlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seidlin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Seidlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Seidlin family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Seidlin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Seidlin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seidlin 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 Seidlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Checkup Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seidlin. 100% of Seidlin men worked as a Painter and 100% of Seidlin women worked as a Checkup Girl.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Checkup Girl
    100%

What Seidlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Seidlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seidlin 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Seidlin. 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 15 military records available for the last name Seidlin. For the veterans among your Seidlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seidlin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Seidlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Seidlin in 1968 was 80, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seidlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seidlin 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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