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Selb Family History

Selb 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: Sell, Salb, Selby, Self, Selk, Selz, Gelb, Selbe, Seib, Bell

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Where is the Selb family from?

You can see how Selb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Selb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Selb families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Selb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Selb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selb 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 Selb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selb. 50% of Selb men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Selb women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Selb were Laborer 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Practical Nurse
    25%
  • Sales Clerk
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%

What Selb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Selb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selb 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Selb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Selb. For the veterans among your Selb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selb lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Selb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Selb in 1962 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selb 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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