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Selach Family History

Selach 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: Delach, Selbach, Slack, Flach, Lach, Vlach, Reach, Felch, Leach

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Where is the Selach family from?

You can see how Selach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selach family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Selach family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Selach's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Selach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selach 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 25 census records available for the last name Selach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selach 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 Selach. 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 5 military records available for the last name Selach. For the veterans among your Selach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selach lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1996, in the United States, Selach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Selach in 1991 was 67, and 82 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selach 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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