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Selje Family History

Selje 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: Selle, Selke, Selbe, Selfe, Seller, Sale, Senne, Pelle, Belle, Helle

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Where is the Selje family from?

You can see how Selje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selje family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selje families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Selje families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Selje's in USA. New York had the highest population of Selje families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selje 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 Selje ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selje. 43% of Selje 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
    43%
  • Bartender
    29%
  • Farmerowner
    29%

What Selje family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Selje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selje 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Selje. 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 45 military records available for the last name Selje. For the veterans among your Selje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selje lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Selje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Selje in 1954 was 34, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selje

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selje 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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