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Selichnow Family History

Selichnow 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: Reichow, Sellnow, Telschow, Lithgow, Pellicano, Melchior, Belich

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Where is the Selichnow family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selichnow 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 Selichnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selichnow. 100% of Selichnow men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Selichnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selichnow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Selichnow. 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 9 military records available for the last name Selichnow. For the veterans among your Selichnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selichnow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Selichnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Selichnow in 1968 was 54, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selichnow 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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