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Selemon Family History

Selemon 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: Selmon, Salmon, Solomon, Selman, Lemon, Sellman, Sermon, Salamon

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Where is the Selemon family from?

You can see how Selemon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selemon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selemon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Selemon families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Selemon's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Selemon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selemon 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 Selemon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selemon. 100% of Selemon men worked as a Presser.

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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

  • Presser
    100%

What Selemon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Selemon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selemon 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Selemon. 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 58 military records available for the last name Selemon. For the veterans among your Selemon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selemon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Selemon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Selemon in 1966 was 54, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selemon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selemon 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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