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Seul Family History

Seul 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: Saul, Sell, Seal, Seil, Reul, Seel, Eul, Sehl, Bell, Paul

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Where is the Seul family from?

You can see how Seul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seul family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Seul families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Seul families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Seul's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Seul families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seul 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 Seul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seul. 50% of Seul men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Seul women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Bartender
    17%
  • Plasterer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Seul family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Seul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seul 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Seul. 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 708 military records available for the last name Seul. For the veterans among your Seul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seul lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Seul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Seul in 1956 was 45, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seul

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seul 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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