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Selib Family History

Selib 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: Selig, Selix, Selin, Salib, Seib, Selim, Melis, Melin, Leib, Melia

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Where is the Selib family from?

You can see how Selib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selib family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Selib families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Selib's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Selib families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selib 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 52 census records available for the last name Selib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selib 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Selib. 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 Selib. For the veterans among your Selib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selib lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Selib life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Selib in 1965 was 79, and 60 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selib 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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