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Selwold Family History

Selwold 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: Seewald, Elwood, Seibold, Seybold, Sebold, Seebold, Sewald, Seabold

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Where is the Selwold family from?

You can see how Selwold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selwold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selwold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Selwold families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Selwold's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Selwold families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Selwold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selwold 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 Selwold. 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 6 military records available for the last name Selwold. For the veterans among your Selwold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selwold lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1988, in the United States, Selwold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Selwold in 1974 was 98, and 91 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selwold 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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