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Selmier Family History

Selmier 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: Sellier, Selmer, Seller, Elmer, Helmer, Semler, Semper, Seltzer

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Where is the Selmier family from?

You can see how Selmier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selmier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selmier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Selmier families living in Indiana. This was about 63% of all the recorded Selmier's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Selmier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selmier 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 109 census records available for the last name Selmier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selmier 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Selmier. 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 23 military records available for the last name Selmier. For the veterans among your Selmier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selmier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Selmier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Selmier in 1963 was 63, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selmier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selmier 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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