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Selan Family History

Selan Surname Meaning

Slovenian: habitational name for someone from any of the many places in Slovenia called Sela, Sele, or Selo, named with selo ‘hamlet, village’.

This name may also derive from an archaic nickname or status name for a peasant or a villager, reflecting the same word origins.

The surname indicates a geographical linkage to specific regions within Slovenia.

Additionally, this surname is also found in Argentina, showing the spread of Slovenian heritage beyond its borders.

The presence of this name in diverse locations highlights the mobility of people and their identities across countries.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Selan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Selan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Selan families living in New Brunswick. This was about 46% of all the recorded Selan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Selan families in 1911.
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What did your Selan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Plasterer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Selan. 100% of Selan men worked as a Plasterer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Plasterer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Selan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selan 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Selan. 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 246 military records available for the last name Selan. For the veterans among your Selan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Selan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Selan in 1962 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selan 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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