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Seldan Family History

Seldan 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: Selman, Selan, Selden, Soldan, Seldin, Seldon, Sheldon, Seda, Kelman

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Where is the Seldan family from?

You can see how Seldan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seldan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seldan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Seldan family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seldan's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Seldan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seldan 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 Seldan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Potters Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seldan. 100% of Seldan men worked as a Potters Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Potters Labourer
    100%

What Seldan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Seldan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seldan 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Seldan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Seldan. For the veterans among your Seldan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seldan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Seldan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Seldan in 1965 was 81, and 88 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seldan 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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