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Seilo Family History

Seilo 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: Seil, Seils, Neill, Peil, Bello, Sell, Keil, Heino, Still, Seal

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Where is the Seilo family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seilo 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 Seilo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Buyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seilo. 100% of Seilo men worked as a Buyer. .

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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

  • Buyer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Seilo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seilo 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Seilo. 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 19 military records available for the last name Seilo. For the veterans among your Seilo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seilo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Seilo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Seilo in 1965 was 51, and 82 in 2002.

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