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Selha Family History

Selha 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: Sella, Selva, Sala, Serra, Stella, Vela, Melia, Seda, Sell, Selman

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Where is the Selha family from?

You can see how Selha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selha family living in New Mexico. This was about 50% of all the recorded Selha's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Selha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selha 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 23 census records available for the last name Selha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selha 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Selha. 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 38 military records available for the last name Selha. For the veterans among your Selha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selha lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1981, in the United States, Selha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Selha in 1977 was 72, and 72 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selha 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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