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Seekell Family History

Seekell Name 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: Sewell, Seckel, Szekely, Sekel, Seefeld, Shewell, Seidell, Seawell

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Where is the Seekell family from?

You can see how Seekell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seekell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seekell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Seekell families living in Massachusetts. This was about 70% of all the recorded Seekell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Seekell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seekell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seekell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dyer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seekell. 34% of Seekell men worked as a Dyer and 100% of Seekell women worked as a Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Dyer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Seekell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 941 census records available for the last name Seekell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seekell 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Seekell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 195 military records available for the last name Seekell. For the veterans among your Seekell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seekell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Seekell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Seekell in 1962 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

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