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Selmers Family History

Selmers 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: Selders, Sellers, Helmers, Selmer, Seller, Elmer, Helmer, Salters

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Where is the Selmers family from?

You can see how Selmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selmers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Selmers families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Selmers families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Selmers's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Selmers families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selmers 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 45 census records available for the last name Selmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selmers 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Selmers. 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 4 military records available for the last name Selmers. For the veterans among your Selmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selmers lifespan?

Average Selmers life expectancy in 1991 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selmers 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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