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Selam Family History

Selam 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: Elam, Selan, Selak, Salam, Selim, Sedam, Helm, Sala, Alam, Salaam

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Where is the Selam family from?

You can see how Selam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selam family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Selam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Selam families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 67% of all the recorded Selam's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Selam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selam 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 156 census records available for the last name Selam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selam 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Selam. 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 27 military records available for the last name Selam. For the veterans among your Selam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selam lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Selam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Selam in 1979 was 25, and 48 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selam 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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