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Seldes Family History

Seldes 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: Selden, Selders, Seller, Sales, Helder, Valdes, Gelder, Selle, Elder

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Where is the Seldes family from?

You can see how Seldes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seldes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Seldes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Seldes families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Seldes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seldes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seldes 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 Seldes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seldes. 34% of Seldes men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Store Clerk
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

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Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Seldes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seldes 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Seldes. 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 42 military records available for the last name Seldes. For the veterans among your Seldes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seldes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Seldes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Seldes in 1963 was 75, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seldes 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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