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Selmeyer Family History

Selmeyer 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, Neumeyer, Spellmeyer, De Meyer, Newmeyer, Selmer, Wehmeyer

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Where is the Selmeyer family from?

You can see how Selmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Selmeyer family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Selmeyer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Selmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selmeyer 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 Selmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Selmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Selmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selmeyer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Selmeyer. 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 41 military records available for the last name Selmeyer. For the veterans among your Selmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selmeyer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Selmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Selmeyer in 1971 was 80, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selmeyer 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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