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Selve Family History

Selve 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: Selle, Selva, Selvey, Selke, Selbe, Selvy, Sylve, Selfe, Seller, Neve

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Where is the Selve family from?

You can see how Selve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selve family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selve family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Selve's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Selve families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selve 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 170 census records available for the last name Selve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selve 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Selve. 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 33 military records available for the last name Selve. For the veterans among your Selve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selve lifespan?

Average Selve life expectancy in 1980 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selve 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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