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Selos Family History

Selos 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: Delos, Sells, Sales, Melis, Sell, Solis, Salas, Sens, Milos, Simos

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Where is the Selos family from?

You can see how Selos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Selos families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Selos's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Selos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selos 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 67 census records available for the last name Selos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selos 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Selos. 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 15 military records available for the last name Selos. For the veterans among your Selos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Selos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Selos in 1963 was 67, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selos 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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