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Selbmann Family History

Selbmann 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: Selman, Sellman, Zellmann, Seemann, Hellmann, Feldmann, Wellmann

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Where is the Selbmann family from?

You can see how Selbmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selbmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selbmann family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Selbmann's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Selbmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selbmann 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 59 census records available for the last name Selbmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selbmann 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Selbmann. 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 139 military records available for the last name Selbmann. For the veterans among your Selbmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selbmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Selbmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Selbmann in 1962 was 38, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selbmann 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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