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Selridge Family History

Selridge 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: Selfridge, Selvidge, Surridge, Delbridge, Elvidge, Herridge, Eldridge

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Where is the Selridge family from?

You can see how Selridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selridge family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selridge family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Selridge's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Selridge families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selridge 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 112 census records available for the last name Selridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selridge 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Selridge. 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 20 military records available for the last name Selridge. For the veterans among your Selridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selridge lifespan?

Average Selridge life expectancy in 1966 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selridge 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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