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Seliger Family History

Seliger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Seeliger.

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


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Where is the Seliger family from?

You can see how Seliger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seliger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Seliger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Seliger families living in Wisconsin. This was about 30% of all the recorded Seliger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Seliger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seliger 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 Seliger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seliger. 24% of Seliger men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Seliger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seliger were Proprietor and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Secretary
    11%

What Seliger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Seliger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seliger 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 865 immigration records available for the last name Seliger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Seliger. For the veterans among your Seliger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seliger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Seliger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Seliger in 1962 was 92, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seliger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seliger 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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