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Sellden Family History

Sellden 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: Sellen, Selden, Seller, Ellen, Selle, Sellman, Sellin, Hellen, Yellen

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Where is the Sellden family from?

You can see how Sellden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sellden family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sellden families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sellden's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sellden families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sellden 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 Sellden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Sellden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sellden 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 Sellden. 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 35 military records available for the last name Sellden. For the veterans among your Sellden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sellden lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Sellden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sellden in 1972 was 79, and 91 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sellden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sellden 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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