Selinger Family History

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Selinger Name Meaning

German: probably a variant of Söllinger, a habitational name from any of several places named Söllingen, particularly one near Karlsruhe. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Salinger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Salinger, Solinger, Sellinger, Seeliger, Remlinger, Herlinger

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Selinger Family Origin

Where is the Selinger family from?

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You can see how Selinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Selinger families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Selinger families living in London. This was about 81% of all the recorded Selinger's in the UK. London had the highest population of Selinger families in 1891.
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Selinger Family Occupations

What did your Selinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clerk Theatrical Agency and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Selinger. 10% of Selinger men worked as a Clerk Theatrical Agency and 70% of Selinger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Selinger were Fur Merchant and Hairdressers Receptionist

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Clerk Theatrical Agency
    10%
  • Commercial Traveller
    10%
  • Fancy Goods Importer
    10%
  • Fur Merchant
    10%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Beauty Specialist
    10%
  • Governess
    10%
  • Hairdressers Receptionist
    10%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Selinger Historical Records

What Selinger family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Selinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selinger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Selinger. 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 Card

There are 841 military records available for the last name Selinger. For the veterans among your Selinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Selinger Life Expectancy

What is the average Selinger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Selinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Selinger in 1957 was 29, and 34 in 2004.

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