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Selchert Family History

Selchert 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: Elchert, Melchert, Belcher, Dechert, Eichert, Melcher, Weichert

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Where is the Selchert family from?

You can see how Selchert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selchert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Selchert families living in South Dakota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Selchert's in USA. South Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Selchert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selchert 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 Selchert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selchert. 58% of Selchert men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Selchert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Selchert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selchert 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Selchert. 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 37 military records available for the last name Selchert. For the veterans among your Selchert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selchert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Selchert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Selchert in 1963 was 81, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selchert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selchert 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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