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Selwitz Family History

Selwitz 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: Seitz, Gerwitz, Dewitz, Belitz, Seltz, Malwitz, Beitz, Hewitt, Spitz

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Where is the Selwitz family from?

You can see how Selwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selwitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Selwitz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Selwitz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Selwitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Selwitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selwitz 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 Selwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selwitz. 43% of Selwitz men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Selwitz women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Tailor
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Shoe Repair
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Selwitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Selwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selwitz 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Selwitz. 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 50 military records available for the last name Selwitz. For the veterans among your Selwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selwitz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Selwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Selwitz in 1972 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selwitz 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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