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Selmo Family History

Selmo 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: Elmo, Semo, Selmon, Helm, Salmon, Bello, Salm, Sell, Selman, Selle

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Where is the Selmo family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selmo. 50% of Selmo men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Selmo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Selmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selmo 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Selmo. 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 81 military records available for the last name Selmo. For the veterans among your Selmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selmo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Selmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Selmo in 1970 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selmo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selmo 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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