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Selba Family History

Selba Surname 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: Sella, Selby, Selva, Seba, Seeba, Selbe, Sala, Serra, Stella, Vela

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Where is the Selba family from?

You can see how Selba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Selba families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Selba family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Selba's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Selba families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Selba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selba. 50% of Selba 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Coal Loader
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Selba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Selba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selba 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Selba. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Selba. For the veterans among your Selba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selba lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Selba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Selba in 1966 was 53, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selba ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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