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Sielschott Family History

Sielschott 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: Silcott, Prescott, Schott, Escott, Wilcott, Linscott, Piechota

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Where is the Sielschott family from?

You can see how Sielschott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sielschott family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sielschott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Sielschott families living in Ohio. This was about 65% of all the recorded Sielschott's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sielschott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sielschott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sielschott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sielschott. 78% of Sielschott men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sielschott women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    78%
  • Janitor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Sielschott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Sielschott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sielschott 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Sielschott. 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 36 military records available for the last name Sielschott. For the veterans among your Sielschott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sielschott lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Sielschott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sielschott in 1954 was 47, and 87 in 2003.

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