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Selsus Family History

Selsus 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: Jesus, Melhus, Feltus, Helmus, Selsor, Selser, Seiss, Saltus, Melius

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Where is the Selsus family from?

You can see how Selsus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selsus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Selsus families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Selsus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Selsus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selsus 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 39 census records available for the last name Selsus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selsus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Selsus. 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 5 military records available for the last name Selsus. For the veterans among your Selsus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selsus lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1990, in the United States, Selsus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Selsus in 1985 was 74, and 62 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selsus 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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