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Selir Family History

Selir 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: Selig, Selix, Selin, Selim, Seller, Melis, Melin, Melia, Sell, Solis

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Where is the Selir family from?

You can see how Selir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selir family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Selir families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Selir family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Selir's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Selir families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selir 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 93 census records available for the last name Selir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selir 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Selir. 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 6 military records available for the last name Selir. For the veterans among your Selir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selir lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Selir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Selir in 1968 was 67, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selir 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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