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Selsand Family History

Selsand 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: Selland, Selman, Eland, Helland, Selan, Deland, Ueland, Felland

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Where is the Selsand family from?

You can see how Selsand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selsand family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selsand family living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Selsand's in USA. Montana and 1 other state had the highest population of Selsand families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selsand 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 Selsand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selsand. 100% of Selsand women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Selsand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Selsand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selsand 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Selsand. 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 Selsand. For the veterans among your Selsand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selsand lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1977, in the United States, Selsand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Selsand in 1966 was 85, and 58 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selsand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selsand 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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