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Selda Family History

Selda 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: Seda, Sella, Selva, Serda, Sala, Sada, Serra, Stella, Vela, Melia

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Where is the Selda family from?

You can see how Selda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Selda families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Selda families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Selda's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Selda families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selda 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 167 census records available for the last name Selda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selda 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Selda. 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 18 military records available for the last name Selda. For the veterans among your Selda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selda lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1981, in the United States, Selda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Selda in 1949 was 53, and 78 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selda 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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