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Sellhorst Family History

Sellhorst 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: Selhorst, Stellhorn, Berghorst, Steinhorst, Ter Horst, Haselhorst

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Where is the Sellhorst family from?

You can see how Sellhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sellhorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sellhorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sellhorst families living in Kentucky. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sellhorst's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Sellhorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sellhorst 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 Sellhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sellhorst. 34% of Sellhorst men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Sellhorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Sellhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sellhorst 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sellhorst. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sellhorst. For the veterans among your Sellhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sellhorst lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Sellhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sellhorst in 1967 was 62, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sellhorst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sellhorst 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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