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Selines Family History

Selines 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: Staines, Sheline, Seiner, Selinger, Jelinek, Selin, Salins, Salinas

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Where is the Selines family from?

You can see how Selines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selines family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Selines families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Selines families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Selines's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Selines families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selines 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 95 census records available for the last name Selines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selines 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Selines. 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 3 military records available for the last name Selines. For the veterans among your Selines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selines lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Selines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Selines in 1978 was 30, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selines 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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