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Selepes Family History

Selepes 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: Seller, Sales, Lees, Seeley, Severe, Schepis, Selle, Semper, Serres

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Where is the Selepes family from?

You can see how Selepes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selepes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selepes family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Selepes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Selepes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selepes 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 Selepes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bench Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selepes. 50% of Selepes men worked as a Bench Worker.

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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

  • Bench Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Selepes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Selepes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selepes 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Selepes. 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 106 military records available for the last name Selepes. For the veterans among your Selepes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selepes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Selepes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Selepes in 1970 was 58, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selepes 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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