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Sellemann Family History

Sellemann 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: Sellman, Zellmann, Seemann, Elleman, Hellmann, Wellmann, Kellermann

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Where is the Sellemann family from?

You can see how Sellemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sellemann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sellemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sellemann families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sellemann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sellemann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Sellemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sellemann 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Sellemann. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sellemann. For the veterans among your Sellemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sellemann lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1991, in the United States, Sellemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sellemann in 1981 was 81, and 94 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sellemann 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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