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Selectman Family History

Selectman 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: Schectman, Selman, Speckman, Sellman, Steckman, Suleiman, Fleitman

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Where is the Selectman family from?

You can see how Selectman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selectman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selectman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Selectman families living in Arkansas. This was about 19% of all the recorded Selectman's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Selectman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selectman 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 Selectman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selectman. 72% of Selectman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Selectman women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer Helper
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Selectman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Selectman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selectman 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Selectman. 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 148 military records available for the last name Selectman. For the veterans among your Selectman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selectman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Selectman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Selectman in 1966 was 69, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selectman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selectman 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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