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Selgestad Family History

Selgestad 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: Ellestad, Hillestad, Shelstad, Kallestad, Saugstad, Smestad, Elstad

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Where is the Selgestad family from?

You can see how Selgestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selgestad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selgestad family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Selgestad's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Selgestad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selgestad 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 101 census records available for the last name Selgestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selgestad 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Selgestad. 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 24 military records available for the last name Selgestad. For the veterans among your Selgestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selgestad lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Selgestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Selgestad in 1968 was 79, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selgestad 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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