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Sellin Family History

Sellin Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from any of several places so named for example on the island of Rügen. Swedish: variant of Selin.

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


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Where is the Sellin family from?

You can see how Sellin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sellin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sellin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Sellin families living in Alberta. This was about 79% of all the recorded Sellin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sellin families in 1911.
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What did your Sellin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sellin. 24% of Sellin men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Sellin women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sellin were Clerk and Secretary.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    40%
  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Secretary
    20%

What Sellin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sellin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sellin 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 Sellin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sellin. For the veterans among your Sellin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sellin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sellin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sellin in 1960 was 43, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sellin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sellin 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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