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Selgo Family History

Selgo 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: Sego, Seago, Bello, Sell, Rego, Sergio, Selle, Seno, Sella, Bergo

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Where is the Selgo family from?

You can see how Selgo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selgo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selgo family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Selgo's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Selgo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selgo 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 58 census records available for the last name Selgo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selgo 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Selgo. 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 10 military records available for the last name Selgo. For the veterans among your Selgo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selgo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Selgo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Selgo in 1970 was 75, and 88 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selgo 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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