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Selefski Family History

Selefski 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: Sulewski, Selesky, Selensky, Meleski, Zelenski, Suleski, Zaleski

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Where is the Selefski family from?

You can see how Selefski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selefski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selefski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Selefski families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Selefski's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Selefski families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Selefski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selefski 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Selefski. 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 20 military records available for the last name Selefski. For the veterans among your Selefski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selefski lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Selefski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Selefski in 1971 was 57, and 46 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selefski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selefski 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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