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Seiling Family History

Seiling Name Meaning

German: variant of Seil 2 with the suffix -ing indicating affiliation.

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


Similar surnames: Edling, Redling, Melling, Delling, Serlin, Selling, Emling, Ebling

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Where is the Seiling family from?

You can see how Seiling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seiling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seiling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Seiling families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Seiling's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Seiling families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seiling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seiling ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Seiling. 100% of Seiling men worked as a Labourer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seiling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seiling 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Seiling. 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 285 military records available for the last name Seiling. For the veterans among your Seiling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seiling lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Seiling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Seiling in 1962 was 75, and 70 in 2004.

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