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Seldeen Family History

Seldeen 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: Selden, Sellen, Elden, Seiden, Shelden, Hedeen, Welden, Selders

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Where is the Seldeen family from?

You can see how Seldeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seldeen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seldeen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Seldeen families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Seldeen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Seldeen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seldeen 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 41 census records available for the last name Seldeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seldeen 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Seldeen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Seldeen. For the veterans among your Seldeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seldeen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Seldeen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Seldeen in 1970 was 77, and 55 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seldeen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seldeen 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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