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Seld Family History

Seld Surname 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: Sell, Feld, Seed, Held, Seid, Eld, Self, Selk, Beld, Weld

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Where is the Seld family from?

You can see how Seld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seld family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Seld family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seld's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Seld families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Seld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seld 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Seld. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 164 military records available for the last name Seld. For the veterans among your Seld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seld lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Seld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Seld in 1971 was 58, and 71 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seld ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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