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Seldow Family History

Seldow 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: Seldon, Sheldon, Seddon, Bellow, Kellow, Eldon, Soldo, Shadow, Sydow

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Where is the Seldow family from?

You can see how Seldow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seldow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Seldow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Seldow families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Seldow's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Seldow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seldow 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 83 census records available for the last name Seldow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seldow 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Seldow. 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 12 military records available for the last name Seldow. For the veterans among your Seldow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seldow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Seldow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Seldow in 1966 was 50, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seldow 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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