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Seiley Family History

Seiley 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: Seeley, Smiley, Selley, Seiler, Reiley, Shiley, Sealey, Seley, Bailey

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Where is the Seiley family from?

You can see how Seiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seiley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seiley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Seiley family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seiley's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Seiley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seiley 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 Seiley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seiley. 46% of Seiley men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Seiley women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seiley were Clerk and Housekeeping.

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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
    46%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Clerk
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housekeeping
    40%

What Seiley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seiley 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Seiley. 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 122 military records available for the last name Seiley. For the veterans among your Seiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seiley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Seiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Seiley in 1964 was 63, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seiley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seiley 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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