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Sellens Family History

Sellens Name Meaning

see Sellings .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Sellen, Ellens, Sellers, Wellens, Sullens, Seller, Ellen, Selle

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Where is the Sellens family from?

You can see how Sellens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sellens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sellens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Sellens family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sellens's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Sellens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sellens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sellens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sellens. 40% of Sellens men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Sellens women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sellens were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sellens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sellens 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Sellens. 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 429 military records available for the last name Sellens. For the veterans among your Sellens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sellens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sellens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sellens in 1967 was 91, and 78 in 2004.

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