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Selhime Family History

Selhime 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: Selim, Shima, Shim, Welcome, Selle, Salim, Teshima, Seim, Wilhite

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Where is the Selhime family from?

You can see how Selhime families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selhime family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selhime family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Selhime's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Selhime families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selhime surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Selhime family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Selhime. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selhime 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Selhime. 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 40 military records available for the last name Selhime. For the veterans among your Selhime ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selhime lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Selhime life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Selhime in 1975 was 74, and 46 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selhime 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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