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Selko Family History

Selko 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: Senko, Selk, Selke, Salko, Melko, Zelko, Belko, Smelko, Elko, Bello

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Where is the Selko family from?

You can see how Selko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selko family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Selko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Selko family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Selko's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Selko families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selko 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 Selko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selko. 39% of Selko men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Labor
    16%

What Selko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Selko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selko 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Selko. 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 81 military records available for the last name Selko. For the veterans among your Selko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Selko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Selko in 1963 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selko 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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