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Sellegren Family History

Sellegren 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: Mellgren, Pellegrin, Seller, Pellegrino, Sellen, Pellerin, Hallgren

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Where is the Sellegren family from?

You can see how Sellegren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sellegren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sellegren families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sellegren family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sellegren's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sellegren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sellegren 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 156 census records available for the last name Sellegren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sellegren 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sellegren. 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 Sellegren. For the veterans among your Sellegren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sellegren lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Sellegren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sellegren in 1974 was 88, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sellegren 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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