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Selstad Family History

Selstad 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: Shelstad, Elstad, Kolstad, Balstad, Sestak, Molstad, Rolstad, Olstad

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Where is the Selstad family from?

You can see how Selstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selstad family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Selstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Selstad families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Selstad's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Selstad families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selstad 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 Selstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selstad. 43% of Selstad men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Selstad women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Selstad were Salesman and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Selstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Selstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selstad 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Selstad. 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 91 military records available for the last name Selstad. For the veterans among your Selstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selstad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Selstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Selstad in 1963 was 64, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selstad 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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