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Selafani Family History

Selafani Name 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: Sclafani, Serafini, Serafin, Selman, Sellman, Selan, Lalani, Seaman

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Where is the Selafani family from?

You can see how Selafani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selafani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Selafani families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Selafani's in USA. New York had the highest population of Selafani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selafani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Selafani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selafani. 100% of Selafani men worked as a Waiter. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Waiter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Selafani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selafani 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Selafani. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Selafani. For the veterans among your Selafani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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