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Selenkow Family History

Selenkow 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: Sellnow, Zelenka, Sereno, Senko, Sienko, Selesky, Selensky, Slenker

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Where is the Selenkow family from?

You can see how Selenkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selenkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selenkow family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Selenkow's in USA. California had the highest population of Selenkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selenkow 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 54 census records available for the last name Selenkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selenkow 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Selenkow. 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 25 military records available for the last name Selenkow. For the veterans among your Selenkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selenkow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Selenkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Selenkow in 1963 was 67, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selenkow 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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