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Selbert Family History

Selbert 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: Helbert, Selberg, Seibert, Elbert, Sebert, Seubert, Seybert, Silbert

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Where is the Selbert family from?

You can see how Selbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Selbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Selbert families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Selbert's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Selbert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selbert 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 Selbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Selbert. 100% of Selbert 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Selbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selbert 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Selbert. 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 301 military records available for the last name Selbert. For the veterans among your Selbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selbert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Selbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Selbert in 1962 was 55, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selbert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selbert 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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