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Selstrom Family History

Selstrom 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: Salstrom, Seastrom, Helstrom, Malstrom, Elfstrom, Renstrom, Ellstrom

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Where is the Selstrom family from?

You can see how Selstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Selstrom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Selstrom families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Selstrom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Selstrom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selstrom 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 Selstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Selstrom. 100% of Selstrom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Selstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selstrom 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 Selstrom. 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 29 military records available for the last name Selstrom. For the veterans among your Selstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selstrom lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Selstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Selstrom in 1964 was 78, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selstrom 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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