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Sellergren Family History

Sellergren 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: Settergren, Mellgren, Sodergren, Westergren, Pellegrin, Cedergren

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Where is the Sellergren family from?

You can see how Sellergren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sellergren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sellergren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sellergren families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Sellergren's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sellergren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sellergren 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 Sellergren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sellergren. 50% of Sellergren men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Sellergren women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sellergren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Sellergren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sellergren 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Sellergren. 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 33 military records available for the last name Sellergren. For the veterans among your Sellergren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sellergren lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sellergren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sellergren in 1962 was 77, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sellergren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sellergren 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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