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Selleman Family History

Selleman 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: Sellman, Elleman, Selman, Alleman, Bellman, Wellman, Mellman, Sellen

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Where is the Selleman family from?

You can see how Selleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selleman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Selleman families living in Minnesota. This was about 35% of all the recorded Selleman's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Selleman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selleman 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 171 census records available for the last name Selleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selleman 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Selleman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Selleman. For the veterans among your Selleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selleman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Selleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Selleman in 1972 was 80, and 85 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selleman 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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