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Selthun Family History

Selthun 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: Seaton, Elton, Felton, Selman, Seth, Belton, Thun, Bethune, Sexton

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Where is the Selthun family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selthun. 100% of Selthun 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
    100%

What Selthun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Selthun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selthun 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Selthun. 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 28 military records available for the last name Selthun. For the veterans among your Selthun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selthun lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Selthun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Selthun in 1971 was 86, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selthun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selthun 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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