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Selss Family History

Selss 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: Seiss, Sells, Sales, Melis, Ness, Sell, Solis, Salas, Sens, Weiss

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Where is the Selss family from?

You can see how Selss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selss family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Selss family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Selss's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Selss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selss 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 Selss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selss. 100% of Selss men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Selss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selss 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Selss. 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 6 military records available for the last name Selss. For the veterans among your Selss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selss lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Selss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Selss in 1981 was 64, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selss 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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