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Seylaz Family History

Seylaz 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: Sella, Selan, Sedlak, Selak, Seyler, Selz, Salaz, Seltz, Sedlar

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Where is the Seylaz family from?

You can see how Seylaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seylaz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Seylaz families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Seylaz families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Seylaz's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Seylaz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seylaz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seylaz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Seylaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seylaz 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Seylaz. 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 7 military records available for the last name Seylaz. For the veterans among your Seylaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seylaz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Seylaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Seylaz in 1970 was 66, and 67 in 2003.

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