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Sellener Family History

Sellener 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: Sellner, Seller, Ellender, Kellner, Sellen, Ellner, Gellner

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Where is the Sellener family from?

You can see how Sellener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sellener family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sellener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Sellener families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sellener's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sellener families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Sellener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sellener 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sellener. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sellener. For the veterans among your Sellener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sellener lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sellener 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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