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Selson Family History

Selson Surname Meaning

see Silson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Selson family from?

You can see how Selson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Selson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Selson families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Selson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Selson families in 1911.
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What did your Selson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selson. 34% of Selson 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
    34%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

What Selson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Selson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selson 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Selson. 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 132 military records available for the last name Selson. For the veterans among your Selson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Selson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Selson in 1970 was 78, and 80 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selson 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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