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Selbach Family History

Selbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named.

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


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Where is the Selbach family from?

You can see how Selbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Selbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 44 Selbach families living in Ohio. This was about 41% of all the recorded Selbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Selbach families in 1880.
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What did your Selbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selbach. 30% of Selbach men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Pumper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Selbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selbach 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 570 immigration records available for the last name Selbach. 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 560 military records available for the last name Selbach. For the veterans among your Selbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selbach lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Selbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Selbach in 1953 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selbach 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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