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Selimi Family History

Selimi 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: Selim, Salim, Seim, Selig, Salmi, Selix, Selin, Slimp, Simi, Salemi

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selimi 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 45 census records available for the last name Selimi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selimi 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Selimi. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Selimi. For the veterans among your Selimi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selimi lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2004, in the United States, Selimi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Selimi in 1998 was 83, and 74 in 2004.

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