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Selker Family History

Selker 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: Seller, Kelker, Secker, Felker, Selzer, Delker, Welker, Selke, Selser

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Where is the Selker family from?

You can see how Selker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Selker families living in Wisconsin. This was about 36% of all the recorded Selker's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Selker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selker 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 Selker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selker. 72% of Selker men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    72%
  • Dentist
    29%

What Selker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Selker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selker 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Selker. 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 104 military records available for the last name Selker. For the veterans among your Selker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Selker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Selker in 1967 was 93, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selker 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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