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Seltzor Family History

Seltzor 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: Seltzer, Setzer, Meltzer, Selzer, Selsor, Selter, Seltz, Peltzer

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Where is the Seltzor family from?

You can see how Seltzor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seltzor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seltzor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Seltzor families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Seltzor's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Seltzor families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Seltzor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seltzor 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Seltzor. 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 4 military records available for the last name Seltzor. For the veterans among your Seltzor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seltzor lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seltzor 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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