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Selia Family History

Selia 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: Melia, Sella, Selig, Selva, Selix, Selin, Elia, Celia, Seliga, Selim

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Where is the Selia family from?

You can see how Selia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Selia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Selia families living in Alberta. This was about 40% of all the recorded Selia's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Selia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selia 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 Selia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selia. 56% of Selia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Selia women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Waiter
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Selia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Selia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selia 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Selia. 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 52 military records available for the last name Selia. For the veterans among your Selia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Selia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Selia in 1965 was 65, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selia 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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