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Seleman Family History

Seleman 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: Selman, Sellman, Seeman, Keleman, Coleman, Sloman, Kelman, Elman

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Where is the Seleman family from?

You can see how Seleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seleman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seleman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Seleman family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Seleman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Seleman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seleman 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 Seleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seleman. 100% of Seleman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Seleman women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Seleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Seleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seleman 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Seleman. 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 106 military records available for the last name Seleman. For the veterans among your Seleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seleman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2001, in the United States, Seleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Seleman in 1952 was 49, and 98 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seleman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seleman 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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