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Seldner Family History

Seldner 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: Feldner, Sellner, Seidner, Soldner, Selner, Seller, Helder, Gelder

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Where is the Seldner family from?

You can see how Seldner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seldner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seldner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Seldner families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Seldner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Seldner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seldner 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 Seldner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seldner. 50% of Seldner men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Seldner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 907 census records available for the last name Seldner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seldner 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Seldner. 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 381 military records available for the last name Seldner. For the veterans among your Seldner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seldner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Seldner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Seldner in 1963 was 71, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seldner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seldner 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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