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Selcz Family History

Selcz 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: Selz, Seltz, Sell, Welz, Felch, Selle, Sella, Kelch, Selan, Velez

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Where is the Selcz family from?

You can see how Selcz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selcz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selcz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Selcz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Selcz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selcz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Selcz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selcz 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Selcz. 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 Selcz. For the veterans among your Selcz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selcz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1994, in the United States, Selcz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Selcz in 1955 was 41, and 68 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selcz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selcz 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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