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Selmann Family History

Selmann 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: Selman, Seemann, Ehmann, Kelman, Lehmann, Bermann, Elman, Salman

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Where is the Selmann family from?

You can see how Selmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Selmann families living in Kentucky. This was about 43% of all the recorded Selmann's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Selmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Selmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selmann 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Selmann. 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 43 military records available for the last name Selmann. For the veterans among your Selmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selmann lifespan?

Average Selmann life expectancy in 1987 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selmann 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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