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Selzle Family History

Selzle 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: Selle, Selzler, Seller, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Melle, Sell, Sella

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Where is the Selzle family from?

You can see how Selzle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selzle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selzle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Selzle families living in Nebraska. This was about 70% of all the recorded Selzle's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Selzle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selzle 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 246 census records available for the last name Selzle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selzle 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Selzle. 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 404 military records available for the last name Selzle. For the veterans among your Selzle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selzle lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Selzle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Selzle in 1961 was 41, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selzle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selzle 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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