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Sellears Family History

Sellears 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: Sellers, Sellars, Seller, Sollars, Sillers, Ellers, Selders, Zellers

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Where is the Sellears family from?

You can see how Sellears families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sellears family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Sellears families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Sellears families living in Derbyshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Sellears's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Sellears families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sellears 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 Sellears ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sellears. 100% of Sellears women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Sellears. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sellears 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sellears. 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 41 military records available for the last name Sellears. For the veterans among your Sellears ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sellears lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1996, in the United States, Sellears life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sellears in 1961 was 39, and 57 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sellears 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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