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Selta Family History

Selta 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, Seta, Selva, Seltz, Sala, Serra, Stella, Mehta, Vela, Melia

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Where is the Selta family from?

You can see how Selta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Selta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Selta family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Selta's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Selta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selta 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 104 census records available for the last name Selta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selta 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Selta. 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 40 military records available for the last name Selta. For the veterans among your Selta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selta lifespan?

Average Selta life expectancy in 1980 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selta 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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