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Selner Name Meaning

German: variant of Sellner .

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


Similar surnames: Selzer, Selter, Selmer, Kelner, Selser, Seller, Soellner, Behner

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Where is the Selner family from?

You can see how Selner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Selner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Selner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Selner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Selner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Selner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selner. 33% of Selner men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Selner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Selner were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Laundress
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Selner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selner 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Selner. 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 425 military records available for the last name Selner. For the veterans among your Selner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Selner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Selner in 1961 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

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