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Selbig Family History

Selbig 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: Selig, Selvig, Helbig, Selberg, Sellin, Selby, Selix, Selin, Helwig

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Where is the Selbig family from?

You can see how Selbig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selbig family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Selbig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Selbig families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Selbig's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Selbig families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selbig 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 Selbig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selbig. 34% of Selbig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Selbig women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Selbig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Selbig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selbig 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Selbig. 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 67 military records available for the last name Selbig. For the veterans among your Selbig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selbig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Selbig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Selbig in 1962 was 79, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selbig 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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