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Selmeier Family History

Selmeier 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: Sellmeyer, Feldmeier, Sellier, Stegmeier, Neumeier, Selmer, Wehmeier

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Where is the Selmeier family from?

You can see how Selmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Selmeier families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Selmeier's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Selmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selmeier 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 103 census records available for the last name Selmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selmeier 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Selmeier. 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 195 military records available for the last name Selmeier. For the veterans among your Selmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selmeier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Selmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Selmeier in 1966 was 52, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selmeier 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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