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Seldis Family History

Seldis 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: Seldin, Melis, Solis, Mellis, Dellis, Sellin, Weldin, Selig, Ellis

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Where is the Seldis family from?

You can see how Seldis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seldis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seldis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Seldis families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seldis's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Seldis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seldis 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 Seldis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seldis. 100% of Seldis men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Seldis women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Seldis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Seldis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seldis 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Seldis. 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 14 military records available for the last name Seldis. For the veterans among your Seldis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seldis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Seldis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Seldis in 1965 was 60, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seldis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seldis 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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