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Seltveit Family History

Seltveit 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: Streit, Selvig, Seltzer, Tveit, Stutheit, Selvey, Seivert, Sylvest

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Where is the Seltveit family from?

You can see how Seltveit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seltveit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Seltveit families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Seltveit's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Seltveit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seltveit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Seltveit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seltveit 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Seltveit. 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 6 military records available for the last name Seltveit. For the veterans among your Seltveit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seltveit lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1997, in the United States, Seltveit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Seltveit in 1951 was 67, and 71 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seltveit 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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