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Sellaro Family History

Sellaro 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: Sellars, Sellar, Seller, Sella, Scolaro, Sollars, Bellar, Selland

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Where is the Sellaro family from?

You can see how Sellaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sellaro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sellaro families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Sellaro families living in Lancashire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Sellaro's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sellaro families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sellaro 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 Sellaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sellaro. 32% of Sellaro men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sellaro women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sellaro were New Worker and Maid.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Sellaro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sellaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sellaro 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Sellaro. 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 66 military records available for the last name Sellaro. For the veterans among your Sellaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sellaro lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sellaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sellaro in 1966 was 60, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sellaro 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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