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Seligh Family History

Seligh 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: Selig, Sligh, Seliga, Belich, Leigh, Bligh, Yelich, Slight, Sleigh

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

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Seligh ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Seligh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seligh 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Seligh. 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 16 military records available for the last name Seligh. For the veterans among your Seligh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seligh lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Seligh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Seligh in 1994 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

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