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Selecky Family History

Selecky 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: Selesky, Solecki, Selensky, Salesky, Lecky, Seley, Selleck, Slack

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Where is the Selecky family from?

You can see how Selecky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selecky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Selecky families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Selecky's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Selecky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selecky 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 Selecky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selecky. 38% of Selecky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Selecky women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    38%
  • Miner
    38%
  • Owner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Selecky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Selecky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selecky 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Selecky. 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 133 military records available for the last name Selecky. For the veterans among your Selecky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selecky lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Selecky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Selecky in 1957 was 68, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selecky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selecky 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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