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Selik Family History

Selik 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: Selig, Salik, Selix, Selin, Selak, Selk, Sulik, Selim, Malik, Melis

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Where is the Selik family from?

You can see how Selik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Selik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Selik families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Selik's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Selik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selik 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 Selik ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

What Selik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Selik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selik 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Selik. 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 73 military records available for the last name Selik. For the veterans among your Selik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selik lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Selik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Selik in 1968 was 68, and 36 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selik 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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