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Selder Family History

Selder 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: Seller, Helder, Gelder, Elder, Seider, Kelder, Selden, Selzer, Melder

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Where is the Selder family from?

You can see how Selder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Selder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Selder family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Selder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Selder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Selder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Selder. 100% of Selder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Selder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selder 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Selder. 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 266 military records available for the last name Selder. For the veterans among your Selder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selder lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1998, in the United States, Selder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Selder in 1960 was 71, and 97 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selder 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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