Selan Family History

Selan Surname Meaning

Slovenian: habitational name for someone from any of the many places in Slovenia called Sela, Sele, or Selo, named with selo ‘hamlet, village’.

This name may also derive from an archaic nickname or status name for a peasant or a villager, reflecting the same word origins.

The surname indicates a geographical linkage to specific regions within Slovenia.

Additionally, this surname is also found in Argentina, showing the spread of Slovenian heritage beyond its borders.

The presence of this name in diverse locations highlights the mobility of people and their identities across countries.

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

Similar surnames: Selak, Selman, Shean, Bean, Seelen, Belan, Pelan, Salin, Kelman, Seda

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
246	Military Records
391	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
616	Member Trees

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Where is the Selan family from?

You can see how Selan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Selan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Selan families living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Selan's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Selan families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Selan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Selan.

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Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Selan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 391 immigration records available for the last name Selan. 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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Military Records

There are 246 military records available for the last name Selan. For the veterans among your Selan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Selan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Selan in 1962 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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Selan Surname Meaning

Slovenian: habitational name for someone from any of the many places in Slovenia called Sela, Sele, or Selo, named with selo ‘hamlet, village’.

This name may also derive from an archaic nickname or status name for a peasant or a villager, reflecting the same word origins.

The surname indicates a geographical linkage to specific regions within Slovenia.

Additionally, this surname is also found in Argentina, showing the spread of Slovenian heritage beyond its borders.

The presence of this name in diverse locations highlights the mobility of people and their identities across countries.

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

Where is the Selan family from?

What did your Selan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Selan.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Selan family records will you find?

What is the average Selan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Selan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Selan in 1962 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

Selan Family History

Selan Surname Meaning

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Selan Surname Meaning

3,000 record(s) for Selan

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Where is the Selan family from?

What did your Selan ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Selan family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Selan lifespan?

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