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Sellier Name Meaning

French: occupational name from sellier ‘saddler’. This surname is also found in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Seller, Tellier, Lallier, Collier, Hollier, Tullier, Peller, Geller

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Where is the Sellier family from?

You can see how Sellier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sellier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sellier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 47 Sellier families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Sellier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sellier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sellier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sellier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sellier. 60% of Sellier 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Journalier
    40%
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What Sellier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sellier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sellier 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sellier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 331 military records available for the last name Sellier. For the veterans among your Sellier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sellier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sellier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sellier in 1963 was 76, and 69 in 2004.

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