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Seltin Family History

Seltin 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: Sellin, Selin, Seldin, Seaton, Elton, Melin, Felton, Selman, Satin

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Where is the Seltin family from?

You can see how Seltin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seltin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Seltin family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Seltin's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Seltin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seltin 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 117 census records available for the last name Seltin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seltin 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Seltin. 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 46 military records available for the last name Seltin. For the veterans among your Seltin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seltin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Seltin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Seltin in 1963 was 67, and 70 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seltin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seltin 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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