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Seltzman Family History

Seltzman 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: Saltzman, Selman, Sellman, Weitzman, Salzman, Saltsman, Seligman

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Where is the Seltzman family from?

You can see how Seltzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seltzman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seltzman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Seltzman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Seltzman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Seltzman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Seltzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seltzman 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Seltzman. 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 Seltzman. For the veterans among your Seltzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seltzman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Seltzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Seltzman in 1968 was 78, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seltzman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seltzman 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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