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Selth Family History

Selth 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: Seth, Seith, Seltz, Selph, Smith, Sell, Heath, Weith, Delph, Felch

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Where is the Selth family from?

You can see how Selth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Selth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Selth families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Selth's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Selth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selth 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 Selth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selth. 100% of Selth 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Selth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selth 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Selth. 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 66 military records available for the last name Selth. For the veterans among your Selth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selth lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Selth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Selth in 1982 was 75, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selth 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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