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Selinger Family History

Selinger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Selig.

German: in some cases a habitational name for someone from Sehlingen in Lower Saxony.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Salinger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Selinger family from?

You can see how Selinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Selinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Selinger families living in London. This was about 81% of all the recorded Selinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Selinger families in 1891.
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What did your Selinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Selinger. 100% of Selinger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Selinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selinger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Selinger. 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 841 military records available for the last name Selinger. For the veterans among your Selinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selinger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Selinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Selinger in 1957 was 29, and 34 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selinger 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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