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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

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Selinger Family Occupations

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  • Farmer

    29%

  • Keeping House

    18%

  • At School

    6%

  • Butcher

    6%

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In 1880, the most common Selinger occupation in the USA was Farmer. 29% of Selinger's were Farmers. Farmer, Keeping House and At School were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Selinger. A less common occupation for the Selinger family was Butcher.

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Selinger Life Expectancy

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