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Sellberg Family History

Sellberg 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: Selberg, Hellberg, Mellberg, Seller, Seaberg, Helberg, Sahlberg

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Where is the Sellberg family from?

You can see how Sellberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sellberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sellberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Sellberg families living in Iowa. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sellberg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sellberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sellberg 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 Sellberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sellberg. 40% of Sellberg men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Sellberg women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sellberg were Mechanic and School Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Chauffeur
    20%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Mechanic
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • School Teacher
    40%

What Sellberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sellberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sellberg 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 614 immigration records available for the last name Sellberg. 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 156 military records available for the last name Sellberg. For the veterans among your Sellberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sellberg lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Sellberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sellberg in 1950 was 26, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sellberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sellberg 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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