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Selpien Family History

Selpien 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: Sellin, Sellen, Sapien, Selin, Selden, Skupien, Stepien, Semien

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Where is the Selpien family from?

You can see how Selpien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selpien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Selpien families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Selpien's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Selpien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selpien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Selpien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selpien. 100% of Selpien men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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What Selpien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Selpien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selpien 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Selpien. 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 27 military records available for the last name Selpien. For the veterans among your Selpien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selpien lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Selpien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Selpien in 1964 was 76, and 54 in 2000.

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