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Selbeck Family History

Selbeck Name 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: Seebeck, Selleck, Selberg, Kolbeck, Lembeck, Sellick, Lebeck, Dilbeck

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Where is the Selbeck family from?

You can see how Selbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Selbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Selbeck families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Selbeck's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Selbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Selbeck ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Selbeck ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Selbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selbeck 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Selbeck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 108 military records available for the last name Selbeck. For the veterans among your Selbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selbeck lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Selbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Selbeck in 1974 was 57, and 104 in 1992.

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