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Selvitz Family History

Selvitz 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: Selvig, Seitz, Belitz, Seltz, Levitz, Savitz, Leavitt, Salvi, Silvia

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Where is the Selvitz family from?

You can see how Selvitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selvitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selvitz family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Selvitz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Selvitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selvitz 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 25 census records available for the last name Selvitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selvitz 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Selvitz. 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 73 military records available for the last name Selvitz. For the veterans among your Selvitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selvitz lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Selvitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Selvitz in 1973 was 80, and 72 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selvitz 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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