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Sellas Family History

Sellas Surname Meaning

Greek: occupational name from Latin sella ‘saddle throne’ so ‘saddle-maker’.

Catalan: Castilianized form of Sellés (see Selles).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sellas family from?

You can see how Sellas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sellas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sellas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Sellas families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sellas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sellas families in 1891.
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What did your Sellas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sellas. 100% of Sellas 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sellas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sellas 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Sellas. 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 143 military records available for the last name Sellas. For the veterans among your Sellas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sellas lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Sellas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sellas in 1953 was 49, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sellas 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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