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Selzener Family History

Selzener 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: Selzer, Sellner, Stelzner, Selzler, Selner, Seller, Metzner, Feldner

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Where is the Selzener family from?

You can see how Selzener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selzener family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selzener family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Selzener's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Selzener families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selzener 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 31 census records available for the last name Selzener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selzener 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Selzener. 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 13 military records available for the last name Selzener. For the veterans among your Selzener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selzener lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1977, in the United States, Selzener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Selzener in 1972 was 74, and 79 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selzener 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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