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Selznick Family History

Selznick 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: Senick, Sellick, Zelnick, Reznick, Melnick, Shinnick, Bernick, Ellick

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Where is the Selznick family from?

You can see how Selznick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selznick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Selznick families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Selznick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Selznick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selznick 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 Selznick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selznick. 27% of Selznick men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Selznick women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Proprietor
    27%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Chauffeur
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Selznick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Selznick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selznick 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Selznick. 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 49 military records available for the last name Selznick. For the veterans among your Selznick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selznick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Selznick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Selznick in 1963 was 69, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selznick 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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