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Selega Family History

Selega 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: Seliga, Melena, Sella, Selig, Selva, Szeliga, Sereda, Serena, Polega

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Where is the Selega family from?

You can see how Selega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selega family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Selega families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Selega's in USA. New York had the highest population of Selega families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selega surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Selega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selega 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Selega. 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 18 military records available for the last name Selega. For the veterans among your Selega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selega lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1994, in the United States, Selega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Selega in 1955 was 48, and 67 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selega

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selega 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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