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Selbin Family History

Selbin 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: Sellin, Selin, Serbin, Seldin, Sabin, Albin, Melin, Selman, Helin

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Where is the Selbin family from?

You can see how Selbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selbin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selbin family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Selbin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Selbin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selbin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Selbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selbin 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Selbin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Selbin. For the veterans among your Selbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selbin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1996, in the United States, Selbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Selbin in 1952 was 56, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selbin 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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