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Selzler Family History

Selzler Surname Meaning

German: occupational name from an agent derivative of a diminutive of Middle High German salz ‘salt’ (see Salz).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Selzler family from?

You can see how Selzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selzler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Selzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Selzler families living in New York. This was about 77% of all the recorded Selzler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Selzler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selzler 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 Selzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seemer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selzler. 50% of Selzler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Selzler women worked as a Seemer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seemer
    100%

What Selzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 720 census records available for the last name Selzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selzler 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Selzler. 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 102 military records available for the last name Selzler. For the veterans among your Selzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selzler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Selzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Selzler in 1967 was 64, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selzler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selzler 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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