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Seelen Family History

Seelen Name Meaning

Dutch and German (Westphalia): patronymic from the personal name Sel Sele a pet form of the personal name Marcellus . North German: variant of Seele .

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


Similar surnames: Sellen, Selle, Kellen, Ehlen, Seeber, Seele, Keelen, Seeley, Peeler

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Where is the Seelen family from?

You can see how Seelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seelen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seelen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Seelen families living in Missouri. This was about 89% of all the recorded Seelen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Seelen families in 1880.
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What did your Seelen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Attendant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seelen. 34% of Seelen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Seelen women worked as an Attendant. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Milkman
    17%
  • Sigeo Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seelen 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Seelen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Seelen. For the veterans among your Seelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seelen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Seelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Seelen in 1958 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

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