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Seelye Name Meaning

English: variant of Seeley .

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


Similar surnames: Seely, Selle, Seale, Slye, Sealy, Peele, Seel, Keele, Stile, Keedy

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Where is the Seelye family from?

You can see how Seelye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seelye family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seelye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 20 Seelye families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Seelye's in USA. New York had the highest population of Seelye families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seelye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seelye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seelye. 18% of Seelye men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Seelye women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seelye were New Worker and Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Cook
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Seelye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seelye 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 767 immigration records available for the last name Seelye. 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 Seelye. For the veterans among your Seelye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seelye lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Seelye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Seelye in 1944 was 29, and 66 in 2004.

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