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Selzler Name Meaning

German: occupational name from an agent derivative of a diminutive of Middle High German salz ‘salt’ (see Salz ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Seller, Seltzer, Salzer, Weller, Seidler, Setzer, Pelzer, Seiler

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Where is the Selzler family from?

You can see how Selzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selzler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Selzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Selzler family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Selzler's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Selzler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selzler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Selzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Selzler. 50% of Selzler men worked as a Farmers Son. .

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

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmers Son
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Selzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 720 census records available for the last name Selzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selzler 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Selzler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Selzler. For the veterans among your Selzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selzler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Selzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Selzler in 1967 was 64, and 87 in 2003.

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