Selma Schulz (1896–1973)
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- Born
- 1896
- Died
- 1973
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Selma Schulz born? 1896.
When did Selma Schulz die? 1973.
Life story
Selma Schulz (1896–1973) was born in 1896, and died in 1973, at about age 77. A cemetery record documents Selma's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Selma's life.

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The world Selma lived through
1898 · age 2 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 12 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 22 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 37 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 45 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 54 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 61 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 68 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about Selma Schulz
When was Selma Schulz born?
Selma Schulz was born in 1896.
When did Selma Schulz die?
Selma Schulz died in 1973.
How old was Selma Schulz at the time of death?
Selma Schulz was about 77 years old.
Where is Selma Schulz buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Selma's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Selma Schulz was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Selma was born.
Who was president when Selma Schulz died?
Richard Nixon was president of the United States when Selma died.
What generation was Selma Schulz part of?
Born in 1896, Selma Schulz was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Selma Schulz's lifetime?
During Selma's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 2); World War I began (1914, age 18); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 37); World War II ended (1945, age 49); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 61); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 73).
Which U.S. censuses would include Selma Schulz?
Federal censuses taken during Selma's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1896
Death
1973
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