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Sellare Family History

Sellare 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: Sellars, Sellar, Seller, Selle, Sella, Sollars, Sallade, Bellar

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Where is the Sellare family from?

You can see how Sellare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sellare family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sellare families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Sellare families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sellare's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sellare families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Sellare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sellare 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Sellare. 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 47 military records available for the last name Sellare. For the veterans among your Sellare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sellare lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sellare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sellare in 1966 was 72, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sellare 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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