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Sehlin Family History

Sehlin 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: Serlin, Sellin, Selin, Sahlin, Stehlin, Berlin, Melin, Newlin, Merlin

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Where is the Sehlin family from?

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

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

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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

  • Bus Driver
    100%

What Sehlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Sehlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sehlin 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Sehlin. 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 46 military records available for the last name Sehlin. For the veterans among your Sehlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sehlin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sehlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sehlin in 1962 was 66, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sehlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sehlin 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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