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Seldowitz Family History

Seldowitz Name 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: Smilowitz, Berkowitz, Leibowitz, Benowitz, Mendlowitz, Lowitz

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Where is the Seldowitz family from?

You can see how Seldowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seldowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Seldowitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Seldowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Seldowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seldowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seldowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seldowitz. 100% of Seldowitz men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Seldowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seldowitz 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Seldowitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Seldowitz. For the veterans among your Seldowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seldowitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Seldowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Seldowitz in 1962 was 84, and 78 in 2003.

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