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Selep Family History

Selep 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: Seley, Telep, Seller, Sales, Sale, Seeley, Sell, Delp, Deep, Soler

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Where is the Selep family from?

You can see how Selep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selep family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Selep families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Selep's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Selep families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selep 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 Selep ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Hog Ringer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selep. 67% of Selep men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Selep women worked as a Hog Ringer.

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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
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hog Ringer
    100%

What Selep family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Selep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selep 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Selep. 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 32 military records available for the last name Selep. For the veterans among your Selep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selep lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Selep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Selep in 1964 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selep

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selep 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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