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Sellentin Family History

Sellentin 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: Mellenthin, Sellin, Sellen, Valentin, Ellenson, Pellerin, Gillentine

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Where is the Sellentin family from?

You can see how Sellentin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sellentin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sellentin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Sellentin families living in Essex. This was about 88% of all the recorded Sellentin's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sellentin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Sellentin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sellentin 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Sellentin. 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 169 military records available for the last name Sellentin. For the veterans among your Sellentin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sellentin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Sellentin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sellentin in 1969 was 55, and 93 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sellentin 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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