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Selene Family History

Selene 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: Serene, Senne, Levene, Severe, Selle, Melena, Selan, Sellen, Jelen

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Where is the Selene family from?

You can see how Selene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selene family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Selene families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Selene's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Selene families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selene 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 Selene ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Selene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Selene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selene 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Selene. 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 21 military records available for the last name Selene. For the veterans among your Selene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selene lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Selene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Selene in 1967 was 86, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selene 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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