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Selier Family History

Selier 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: Seller, Selzer, Sevier, Selser, Sellier, Selter, Seier, Selmer

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Where is the Selier family from?

You can see how Selier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Selier families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Selier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Selier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selier 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 159 census records available for the last name Selier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selier 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Selier. 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 10 military records available for the last name Selier. For the veterans among your Selier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selier 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selier

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