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Selnau Family History

Selnau 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: Selman, Senna, Sella, Sena, Selan, Selva, Selway, Selak, Soltau

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Where is the Selnau family from?

You can see how Selnau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selnau family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Selnau family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Selnau's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Selnau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selnau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Selnau ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Selnau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selnau 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Selnau. 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 17 military records available for the last name Selnau. For the veterans among your Selnau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selnau lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Selnau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Selnau in 1969 was 88, and 76 in 2002.

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