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Selmon Family History

Selmon Surname Meaning

Altered form of Selman 1-3 a surname of English and German origin.

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


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Where is the Selmon family from?

You can see how Selmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selmon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Selmon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 25 Selmon families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Selmon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Selmon families in 1911.
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What did your Selmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selmon. 33% of Selmon men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Selmon women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Selmon were Operator and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    27%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

What Selmon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Selmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selmon 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Selmon. 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 342 military records available for the last name Selmon. For the veterans among your Selmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selmon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Selmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Selmon in 1962 was 68, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selmon 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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