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Selhofer Family History

Selhofer 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: Seehafer, Kelnhofer, Schofer, Selover, Seller, Scholer, Sloper, Hofer

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Where is the Selhofer family from?

You can see how Selhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selhofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Selhofer families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Selhofer's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Selhofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selhofer 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 Selhofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helf Hose Stamper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selhofer. 100% of Selhofer women worked as a Helf Hose Stamper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helf Hose Stamper
    100%

What Selhofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Selhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selhofer 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Selhofer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Selhofer. For the veterans among your Selhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selhofer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1981, in the United States, Selhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Selhofer in 1966 was 57, and 86 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selhofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selhofer 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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