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Selditch Family History

Selditch 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: Hilditch, Belich, Yelich, Sellick, Sepich, Sellitto, Sedita, Delich

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Where is the Selditch family from?

You can see how Selditch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selditch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Selditch families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Selditch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Selditch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selditch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Selditch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selditch. 100% of Selditch women worked as an Operator.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Selditch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Selditch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selditch 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Selditch. 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 42 military records available for the last name Selditch. For the veterans among your Selditch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selditch lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Selditch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Selditch in 1969 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selditch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selditch 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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