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Selpe Family History

Selpe 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: Selle, Serpe, Sepe, Selke, Selbe, Selph, Selfe, Seller, Sale, Senne

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Where is the Selpe family from?

You can see how Selpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selpe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selpe family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Selpe's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Selpe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selpe 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 71 census records available for the last name Selpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selpe 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Selpe. 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 3 military records available for the last name Selpe. For the veterans among your Selpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selpe lifespan?

Average Selpe life expectancy in 1974 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selpe 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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