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Selmos Family History

Selmos 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: Selmon, Salmon, Selman, Simos, Delos, Lemos, Sermon, Demos, Elmo

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Where is the Selmos family from?

You can see how Selmos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selmos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selmos family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Selmos's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Selmos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selmos 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 19 census records available for the last name Selmos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selmos 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Selmos. 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 4 military records available for the last name Selmos. For the veterans among your Selmos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selmos lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Selmos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Selmos in 1972 was 69, and 63 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selmos 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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