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Selger Family History

Selger 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: Seller, Seiger, Felger, Belger, Seger, Seeger, Senger, Seager, Selzer

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Where is the Selger family from?

You can see how Selger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Selger families living in Connecticut. This was about 52% of all the recorded Selger's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Selger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selger 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 Selger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selger. 41% of Selger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Selger women worked as a Housework.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Selger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Selger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selger 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 Selger. 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 60 military records available for the last name Selger. For the veterans among your Selger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Selger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Selger in 1963 was 74, and 75 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selger 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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