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Selber Family History

Selber 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: Seller, Felber, Selberg, Helber, Kelber, Silber, Melber, Salber

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Where is the Selber family from?

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

What did your Selber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selber. 20% of Selber men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Selber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selber 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Selber. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Selber. For the veterans among your Selber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selber lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Selber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Selber in 1965 was 73, and 87 in 2002.

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