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Seldin Family History

Seldin Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Zeldin.

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


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Where is the Seldin family from?

You can see how Seldin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seldin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seldin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Seldin families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Seldin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Seldin families in 1911.
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What did your Seldin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seldin. 17% of Seldin men worked as a Clerk and 19% of Seldin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seldin were Owner and Salesgirl.

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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

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Dentist
    17%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Owner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Salesgirl
    12%

What Seldin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seldin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seldin 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 891 immigration records available for the last name Seldin. 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 272 military records available for the last name Seldin. For the veterans among your Seldin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seldin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Seldin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Seldin in 1962 was 64, and 66 in 2004.

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