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Sellnow Family History

Sellnow Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from any of several places so named.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sellnow family from?

You can see how Sellnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sellnow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sellnow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sellnow families living in Essex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sellnow's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sellnow families in 1891.
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What did your Sellnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sellnow. 59% of Sellnow men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sellnow women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Sellnow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 936 census records available for the last name Sellnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sellnow 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Sellnow. 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 206 military records available for the last name Sellnow. For the veterans among your Sellnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sellnow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sellnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sellnow in 1963 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sellnow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sellnow 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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