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Sellmann Family History

Sellmann 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: Sellman, Zellmann, Hellmann, Wellmann, Selman, Bellman, Dallmann

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Where is the Sellmann family from?

You can see how Sellmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sellmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sellmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Sellmann families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Sellmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sellmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sellmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sellmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sellmann. 50% of Sellmann 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
    50%
  • Helper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sellmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sellmann 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 684 immigration records available for the last name Sellmann. 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 525 military records available for the last name Sellmann. For the veterans among your Sellmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sellmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sellmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sellmann in 1965 was 80, and 85 in 2003.

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