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Selas Family History

Selas 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: Salas, Selan, Silas, Selak, Sells, Sala, Sales, Melis, Elias, Sas

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Where is the Selas family from?

You can see how Selas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Selas families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Selas's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Selas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selas 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 Selas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selas. 70% of Selas men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Selas women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Selas were Cedar Cutter and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Farm Hand
    16%
  • Cedar Cutter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Selas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Selas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selas 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Selas. 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 156 military records available for the last name Selas. For the veterans among your Selas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Selas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Selas in 1966 was 63, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selas 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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