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Seltenheim Family History

Seltenheim 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: Nettesheim, Hillesheim, Guggenheim, Oppenheim, Wertheim, Solheim

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seltenheim 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 33 census records available for the last name Seltenheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seltenheim 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Seltenheim. 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 14 military records available for the last name Seltenheim. For the veterans among your Seltenheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seltenheim lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Seltenheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Seltenheim in 1980 was 93, and 86 in 2003.

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