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Sellek Family History

Sellek Surname Meaning

see Sellick.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Sellek family from?

You can see how Sellek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sellek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sellek families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Sellek families living in Devon. This was about 72% of all the recorded Sellek's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Sellek families in 1891.
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What did your Sellek ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sellek. 39% of Sellek men worked as a Farmer and 90% of Sellek women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sellek were Gardener and Costume Saleswoman.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    24%
  • Farmer Retired
    24%
  • Gardener
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutys
    5%
  • Costume Saleswoman
    5%

What Sellek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sellek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sellek 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Sellek. 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 124 military records available for the last name Sellek. For the veterans among your Sellek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sellek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Sellek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sellek in 1967 was 65, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sellek 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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