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Sellenberg Family History

Sellenberg 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: Ellenberg, Kallenberg, Seidenberg, Wallenberg, Schellenberg

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Where is the Sellenberg family from?

You can see how Sellenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sellenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sellenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sellenberg families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sellenberg's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sellenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sellenberg 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 59 census records available for the last name Sellenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sellenberg 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Sellenberg. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sellenberg. For the veterans among your Sellenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sellenberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Sellenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sellenberg in 1962 was 66, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sellenberg 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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