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Selem Family History

Selem 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: Salem, Solem, Seem, Seley, Selim, Helm, Seller, Sales, Sale, Seeley

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Where is the Selem family from?

You can see how Selem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selem family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Selem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Selem families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Selem's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Selem families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selem 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 Selem ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Selem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Selem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selem 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Selem. 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 28 military records available for the last name Selem. For the veterans among your Selem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selem lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2004, in the United States, Selem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Selem in 1993 was 72, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selem 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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