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Selge Family History

Selge 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: Selle, Serge, Welge, Salge, Selke, Selbe, Selfe, Seller, Sale, Senne

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Where is the Selge family from?

You can see how Selge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selge family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selge family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Selge's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Selge families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selge 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 146 census records available for the last name Selge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selge 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Selge. 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 37 military records available for the last name Selge. For the veterans among your Selge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selge lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Selge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Selge in 1962 was 55, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selge 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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