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Seljan Family History

Seljan 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: Selman, Selan, Kelman, Elman, Salman, Sultan, Sella, Sellman, Belan

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Where is the Seljan family from?

You can see how Seljan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seljan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Seljan family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Seljan's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Seljan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seljan 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 Seljan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Seljan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Seljan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seljan 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Seljan. 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 135 military records available for the last name Seljan. For the veterans among your Seljan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seljan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1998, in the United States, Seljan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Seljan in 1954 was 54, and 74 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seljan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seljan 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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