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Selegson Family History

Selegson 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: Seligson, Severson, Segerson, Elson, Nelson, Peterson, Melson

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Where is the Selegson family from?

You can see how Selegson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selegson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selegson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Selegson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Selegson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selegson 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 24 census records available for the last name Selegson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selegson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Selegson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Selegson. For the veterans among your Selegson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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