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Seltenrich Family History

Seltenrich 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: Helferich, Stanich, Fenrich, Heidenreich, Helfrich, Hemmerich

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Where is the Seltenrich family from?

You can see how Seltenrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seltenrich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seltenrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Seltenrich families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Seltenrich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Seltenrich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seltenrich 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 Seltenrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seltenrich. 100% of Seltenrich men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Seltenrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Seltenrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seltenrich 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Seltenrich. 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 36 military records available for the last name Seltenrich. For the veterans among your Seltenrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seltenrich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Seltenrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Seltenrich in 1965 was 77, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seltenrich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seltenrich 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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