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Seldal Family History

Seldal 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: Seda, Sell, Selman, Seal, Sella, Selan, Sandal, Selva, Meldahl

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Where is the Seldal family from?

You can see how Seldal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seldal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Seldal family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Seldal's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Seldal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seldal 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 Seldal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seldal. 67% of Seldal men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    67%
  • Hired Hand
    34%

What Seldal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Seldal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seldal 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Seldal. 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 133 military records available for the last name Seldal. For the veterans among your Seldal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seldal lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Seldal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Seldal in 1957 was 31, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seldal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seldal 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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