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Selissen Family History

Selissen 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: Eliassen, Seligson, Eliasen, Eisen, Elsen, Weisser, Pelissier, Nissen

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Where is the Selissen family from?

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

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selissen. 100% of Selissen men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Selissen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Selissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selissen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Selissen. 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 48 military records available for the last name Selissen. For the veterans among your Selissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selissen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Selissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Selissen in 1963 was 66, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selissen 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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