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Selina Family History

Selina 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: Selin, Salina, Seliga, Melin, Kalina, Melia, Senna, Regina, Helin

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Where is the Selina family from?

You can see how Selina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selina family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Selina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Selina families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Selina's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Selina families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selina 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 Selina ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Selina. 100% of Selina men worked as a Master Tailor and 89% of Selina women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Selina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Selina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selina 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Selina. 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 71 military records available for the last name Selina. For the veterans among your Selina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selina lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Selina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Selina in 1968 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selina 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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