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Seliy Family History

Seliy 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: Selby, Selig, Selix, Selin, Seley, Selvy, Selim, Sully, Melis, Melin

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Where is the Seliy family from?

You can see how Seliy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seliy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Seliy family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seliy's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Seliy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seliy 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 Seliy ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Seliy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Seliy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seliy 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Seliy. 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 26 military records available for the last name Seliy. For the veterans among your Seliy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seliy lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Seliy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Seliy in 1971 was 76, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seliy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seliy 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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