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Seydel Family History

Seydel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Seidel.

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


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Where is the Seydel family from?

You can see how Seydel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seydel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seydel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Seydel families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Seydel's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Seydel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seydel 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 Seydel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seydel. 23% of Seydel men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Seydel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seydel were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Seydel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Seydel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seydel 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 879 immigration records available for the last name Seydel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Seydel. For the veterans among your Seydel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seydel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Seydel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Seydel in 1950 was 26, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seydel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seydel 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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