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Selsky Family History

Selsky 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: Belsky, Selesky, Kelsey, Lesky, Selby, Wolsky, Selway, Selak, Selley

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Where is the Selsky family from?

You can see how Selsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Selsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Selsky families living in Sussex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Selsky's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Selsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selsky 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 Selsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selsky. 50% of Selsky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Selsky women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    50%
  • Delivery Boy
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Selsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Selsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selsky 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Selsky. 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 126 military records available for the last name Selsky. For the veterans among your Selsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Selsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Selsky in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selsky 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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