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Sellent Family History

Sellent 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: Sellen, Seller, Ellen, Selle, Gellert, Ellena, Sellin, Hellen, Yellen

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Where is the Sellent family from?

You can see how Sellent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sellent family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sellent family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sellent's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sellent families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sellent 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 Sellent ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Sellent family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Sellent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sellent 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sellent. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sellent. For the veterans among your Sellent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sellent lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Sellent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sellent in 1977 was 76, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sellent

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sellent 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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