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Selitto Family History

Selitto 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: Sellitto, Melito, Splitt, Sellitti, Sollitto, Petitto, Slott, Litton

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Where is the Selitto family from?

You can see how Selitto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selitto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Selitto families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Selitto's in USA. New York had the highest population of Selitto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selitto 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 Selitto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selitto. 50% of Selitto men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Barker
    50%

What Selitto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Selitto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selitto 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Selitto. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Selitto. For the veterans among your Selitto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selitto lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Selitto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Selitto in 1971 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selitto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selitto 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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