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Selburg Family History

Selburg 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: Selberg, Seaburg, Walburg, Seaberg, Helberg, Silberg, Melberg

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Where is the Selburg family from?

You can see how Selburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selburg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Selburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Selburg families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Selburg's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Selburg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selburg 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 Selburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selburg. 50% of Selburg men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Selburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Selburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selburg 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Selburg. 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 93 military records available for the last name Selburg. For the veterans among your Selburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selburg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Selburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Selburg in 1964 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selburg 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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