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Selin Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental or habitational name perhaps from the placename element sel- ‘stretch of smooth water’ + the adjectival suffix -in a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’. Polish: adaptation of German Sellin . The vast majority of bearers of this surname live in counties of Puck and Wejherowo.

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


Similar surnames: Helin, Serlin, Melin, Olin, Selig, Belin, Salin, Wein, Delin, Sellin

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Where is the Selin family from?

You can see how Selin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Selin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Selin family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Selin's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Selin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Selin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selin. 16% of Selin men worked as a Carpenter and 20% of Selin women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Selin were Manager and Maid. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Selin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Selin. 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 729 military records available for the last name Selin. For the veterans among your Selin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Selin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Selin in 1956 was 57, and 70 in 2004.

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