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Selacek Family History

Selacek 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: Sedlacek, Slack, Selak, Placek, Sladek, Lacek, Polacek, Spacek

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Where is the Selacek family from?

You can see how Selacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selacek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selacek family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Selacek's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Selacek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selacek 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 15 census records available for the last name Selacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selacek 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Selacek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Selacek. For the veterans among your Selacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selacek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Selacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1960. The average life expectancy for Selacek in 1960 was 72, and 66 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selacek 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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