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Selegman Family History

Selegman 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: Seligman, Selman, Sellman, Suleiman, Stiegman, Seeman, Siegman

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Where is the Selegman family from?

You can see how Selegman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selegman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selegman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Selegman families living in New York. This was about 87% of all the recorded Selegman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Selegman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selegman 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 Selegman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Broker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selegman. 100% of Selegman men worked as a Broker.

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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

  • Broker
    100%

What Selegman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Selegman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selegman 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Selegman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Selegman. For the veterans among your Selegman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selegman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Selegman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Selegman in 1968 was 87, and 87 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selegman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selegman 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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