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Selmore Family History

Selmore 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: Elmore, Belmore, Delmore, Seymore, Wetmore, Gilmore, Wilmore, Wedmore

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Where is the Selmore family from?

You can see how Selmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selmore family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selmore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Selmore families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Selmore's in USA. California had the highest population of Selmore families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selmore 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 162 census records available for the last name Selmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selmore 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Selmore. 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 20 military records available for the last name Selmore. For the veterans among your Selmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selmore lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Selmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Selmore in 1978 was 77, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selmore 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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