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Seltenreich Family History

Seltenreich Surname Meaning

German: nickname for someone of limited means from Middle High German selten ‘seldom’ + rīch ‘rich’. Compare Seldomridge.

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


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Where is the Seltenreich family from?

You can see how Seltenreich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seltenreich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seltenreich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Seltenreich families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Seltenreich's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Seltenreich families in 1911.
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What did your Seltenreich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seltenreich. 50% of Seltenreich men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Seltenreich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Seltenreich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seltenreich 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Seltenreich. 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 185 military records available for the last name Seltenreich. For the veterans among your Seltenreich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seltenreich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Seltenreich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Seltenreich in 1966 was 35, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seltenreich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seltenreich 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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