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Selsemeyer Family History

Selsemeyer 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: Sellmeyer, Wedemeyer, Rosemeyer, Sultemeier, Heinemeyer, Eggemeyer

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Where is the Selsemeyer family from?

You can see how Selsemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selsemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selsemeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Selsemeyer families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Selsemeyer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Selsemeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Selsemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selsemeyer 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Selsemeyer. 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 22 military records available for the last name Selsemeyer. For the veterans among your Selsemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selsemeyer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Selsemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Selsemeyer in 1973 was 73, and 91 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selsemeyer 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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