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Selheimer Family History

Selheimer 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: Melsheimer, Dexheimer, Berkheimer, Scheiner, Ostheimer, Solheim

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Where is the Selheimer family from?

You can see how Selheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selheimer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Selheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Selheimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Selheimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Selheimer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selheimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Selheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selheimer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Selheimer. 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 Selheimer. For the veterans among your Selheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selheimer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Selheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Selheimer in 1967 was 82, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selheimer 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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