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Selvar Family History

Selvar 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: Selva, Sellar, Seller, Selman, Solar, Silver, Melgar, Delmar, Sella

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Where is the Selvar family from?

You can see how Selvar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selvar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selvar family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Selvar's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Selvar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selvar 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 26 census records available for the last name Selvar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selvar 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Selvar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Selvar. For the veterans among your Selvar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selvar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Selvar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Selvar in 1962 was 59, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selvar 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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