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Selderbeck Family History

Selderbeck 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: Ellerbeck, Westerbeck, Seebeck, Bilderback, Sperbeck, Billerbeck

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Where is the Selderbeck family from?

You can see how Selderbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selderbeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selderbeck family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Selderbeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Selderbeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selderbeck 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 22 census records available for the last name Selderbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selderbeck 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Selderbeck. 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 3 military records available for the last name Selderbeck. For the veterans among your Selderbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selderbeck lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Selderbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Selderbeck in 1971 was 95, and 78 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selderbeck 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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